Authenticate with GHL using a scoped access token. The example scope here is contacts.readonly, with write options available via contacts.write if you need to modify data.
Zapier connects to GHL via OAuth 2.0. During setup, grant the necessary scopes and store tokens securely for subsequent API calls.
GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments, GET /contacts/, GET /contacts/business/:businessId, contacts.write, POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, DELETE /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed, DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Trigger: new or updated contact in GHL to fetch contact data and related tasks via GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Actions: retrieve contact, then pull tasks, notes, and appointments for a complete data snapshot; map fields into your app.
Method paths example: GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone; for tasks: taskId, title, dueDate, status
Trigger: when a new contact is created in GHL, create the contact in your app and append default tasks.
Actions: POST /contacts/ to create the contact, then POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to add onboarding tasks.
Method paths: POST /contacts/, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, name, email; task fields: taskId, title, dueDate
Trigger: contact updates or task completion events.
Actions: PUT /contacts/:contactId to update; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed to mark complete.
METHODS: PUT /contacts/:contactId and PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
Key fields: contactId, taskId, completionStatus
Automate data flow between GHL and your app without writing code.
Create powerful automations using pre-built triggers and actions.
Scale operations with a flexible endpoints suite supporting robust workflows.
Key elements and processes involved in this integration include authentication, API endpoints, triggers, actions, and data mapping.
An API is a set of rules that allows different software to talk to each other.
A specific URL that performs an action or returns data in an API.
A URL that receives real-time notifications when a specified event occurs.
Process of proving identity to access protected resources in an API.
Automatically create a contact in GHL when a lead lands in your app and assign onboarding tasks via POST /contacts/ and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Fetch notes from GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and store them in your app’s knowledge base.
Pull appointments with GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments and create calendar events in your app.
Connect your GHL account and Zapier App Connector, selecting the contacts.readonly scope (and contacts.write if needed) in your OAuth setup.
Pick endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to pull data into your app and drive automations.
Test end-to-end flows, map fields, and deploy your Zaps to automate UpKeep workflows.
The GHL Contacts API uses OAuth tokens with defined scopes. For read-only access, the scope is contacts.readonly; for write operations, use contacts.write or combine scopes as needed. This controls what your app can do against GHL data. The same pattern applies to the Zapier App Connector when establishing the connection.
Commonly used endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch a contact, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to retrieve related tasks, GET /contacts/ to list contacts, and POST /contacts/ to create new contacts. For a broader view, you can reference endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments to pull contextual data.
Yes. To write data, use POST /contacts/ to create a new contact or PUT /contacts/:contactId to update an existing one. You can also create tasks with POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and mark them complete with PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed. Ensure your token has write permissions.
No extensive coding is required. Zapier App Connector provides a no-code workflow builder to map fields, set triggers, and define actions. You may customize fields and mappings, but you don’t need to write server-side code.
Authentication is handled via OAuth 2.0. When you connect the GHL Contacts API through Zapier, you authorize access with the appropriate scopes (for example, contacts.readonly or contacts.write). Token refresh happens automatically behind the scenes.
Yes. You can fetch notes via GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and appointments via GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments. Combine these with contact and task data to build comprehensive workflows.
The endpoint list and usage are described in the content sections of this page (including the explicit ENDPOINTLIST). For quick reference, the endpoints cited above cover the primary read and write operations you’re likely to use.
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