Use your API key or OAuth credentials to authorize calls to the Contacts API from Vestaboard. Store credentials securely and rotate regularly.
Vestaboard uses a secure API key pairing with the GHL Contacts API to authorize requests. Ensure the key has appropriate read and write permissions.
GET /contacts/:contactId Read a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks List tasks for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId Get a specific task; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes Read notes for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id Read a note; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments Read a contact’s appointments; GET /contacts/ List all contacts; GET /contacts/business/:businessId List contacts for a business; POST /contacts/ Create a contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId Update a contact; DELETE /contacts/:contactId Delete a contact; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks Create a task for a contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId Update a contact task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed Mark a task completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId Delete a task; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags Add or update tags
Trigger: Retrieve contact details using GET /contacts/:contactId
Actions: fetch data and map core fields to Vestaboard cards
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields id name email phone
Trigger: Get tasks for a contact via GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Actions: compile tasks into a visual card set
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Fields: taskId title status dueDate
Trigger: Create or update a contact via POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId
Actions: upsert contact data into GHL and sync with Vestaboard
POST /contacts/; PUT /contacts/:contactId
Fields: id name email phone notes
Benefit automate data flow without code
Benefit real time sync and task tracking
Benefit scalable CRM integration with Vestaboard
Key elements include endpoints authentication rate limits data fields and error handling
The process of validating API requests with tokens or keys to grant access
A specific URL and method that represents an operation in the API
The method by which the client proves identity often via API keys or OAuth
The maximum number of requests allowed in a given time window
Describe how to reflect contact status changes on Vestaboard in real time using webhooks
Create card based task lists on Vestaboard from contact tasks in GHL
Push contact notes to Vestaboard boards as they are created or updated
Obtain an API key and set up secure authentication for Vestaboard
Enable needed endpoints and map data fields for Vestaboard
Run tests and deploy to production with monitoring
The GHL Contacts API lets you read create update and delete contact data. It supports retrieving contact details tasks notes and appointments to build a connected experience with Vestaboard.
Yes. You will need a valid API key and appropriate permissions to access the Contacts API from Vestaboard.
Yes you can map common fields like name email and phone and you can add custom fields as needed using field mappings.
Rate limits are typically documented in your API plan; expect a reasonable quota per minute with bursts allowed depending on provider.
Use standard retry patterns and exponential backoff; handle 429 and 500 errors with logging for visibility.
Yes webhooks can notify Vestaboard of changes in GHL data with near real time updates.
Supported methods include API keys and OAuth 2.0 depending on your setup and provider.
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