To access Contacts data from GHL, authorize your app using OAuth 2.0 with the required scope: contacts.readonly. This keeps your data secure while enabling read access for automations.
Zapier App Connector authenticates with GHL using OAuth 2.0 or API keys, depending on your setup. Follow the prompts in Zapier to connect and grant the necessary permissions.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Retrieve a note; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments for a contact; GET /contacts/ — List all contacts; GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts for a business; API permission: contacts.write; 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 task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task as completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add a tag to a contact
Trigger: When a contact is created or updated in GHL
Actions: Call GET /contacts/:contactId and map fields to Zapier steps
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, email
Trigger: Retrieve tasks for a given contact
Actions: Call GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and map to task fields
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId
Trigger: Retrieve notes for a contact
Actions: Call GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and map to fields
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
contactId, noteId
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This glossary covers API endpoints, authentication, data fields, and how to map them into your workflows.
The process by which apps prove their identity to access GHL data, typically via OAuth2 or API keys.
A specific URL path that performs an action on the GHL data (e.g., GET /contacts/:contactId).
The data sent with a request or returned in a response, typically JSON.
A way for GHL to notify you of events in real time (if enabled).
When a contact changes, fetch their details and create a follow-up task via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Aggregate notes from various sources by pulling /contacts/:contactId/notes and logging to a single note hub.
Update task status with PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed and trigger reminders.
Authorize Zapier App Connector to access your GHL Contacts data under scope: contacts.readonly.
In Zapier, define actions/triggers using the 17 endpoints to map fields.
Run test automations, check data mapping, then enable in live workflows.
You can access contact profiles, tasks, notes, and appointments through the Contacts API. This enables you to pull essential data into Zapier workflows for CRM, marketing, and operations. Ensure your app has the appropriate scope (contacts.readonly) to maintain security while gaining the data you need. The data you fetch can be used to trigger actions, filter records, and populate downstream apps without writing code.
No coding is required. Use Zapier’s visual builders to configure triggers, actions, and field mappings. The 17 endpoints provide the data surfaces you need for end-to-end automations. Start with a simple zap and gradually add steps as you validate data flow.
Authentication uses OAuth 2.0 or API keys. Keep credentials secure, rotate tokens regularly, and apply least-privilege access with the contacts.readonly scope to minimize risk while enabling automation.
To create a new contact, use POST /contacts/. You can also update with PUT /contacts/:contactId or delete with DELETE /contacts/:contactId as needed. Map required fields such as name, email, and phone to the corresponding Zapier fields.
Yes. You can fetch tasks with GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and notes with GET /contacts/:contactId/notes. Use these endpoints to keep downstream systems synchronized with the latest activity on each contact.
Use Zapier’s mapping tools to align GHL fields (like contactId, name, email) with your target app fields. Save as a template and reuse in multiple zaps for consistency and speed.
Endpoint references are documented within the GHL Contacts API section of your developer docs and in the Endpoint list above. You can also view examples in Zapier’s app connector setup screens.
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