Access to the Contacts API requires OAuth 2.0 credentials for your GHL account and a connected Zapier app. Ensure the scope is set to read-only where appropriate, or full write access when you need to modify data.
Create a new connection in Zapier using your GHL API credentials. Grant permissions requested by the Zapier app to read and write contacts, tasks, notes, and related data as needed. Use the provided test accounts to verify access.
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; 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; scopes: contacts.readonly, contacts.write
Trigger: when a contact is created or updated in GHL, fetch details via GET /contacts/:contactId and push to the destination app through Zapier.
Actions: create or update a contact in your destination app; attach related tasks or notes as needed.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, email, fullName, phone, company
Trigger: new or updated tasks for a contact use GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to pull task data.
Actions: create or update tasks in the destination app; mark tasks as completed with PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed.
PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key fields: taskId, contactId, title, dueDate, status
Trigger: new or updated notes on a contact via GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Actions: create/update notes and apply tags with POST /contacts/:contactId/tags.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Key fields: contactId, tag
No-code automation to connect contacts, tasks, and notes without writing any code.
Fast setup with drag-and-drop workflows and pre-built endpoints for common scenarios.
Centralized data flow between GHL and your apps via the Zapier App Connector.
Definitions of key terms and processes used in the integration between GHL Contacts API and the Zapier App Connector.
GHL’s RESTful API for managing contact data, tasks, notes, appointments, and tags.
Authorization framework used to grant access tokens to external apps securely.
A middleware connector that automates workflows between apps and services without code.
A specific URL path and operation in an API used to perform a task, such as retrieving or updating data.
When a new contact is added in GHL, automatically create a corresponding task in your project management app via Zapier.
Sync new or updated notes from GHL to your knowledge base app.
Automatically apply relevant tags to contacts when they reach certain stages.
In GHL, navigate to API settings and generate an API key and OAuth client credentials for your Zapier app.
In Zapier, add a new connection for the Contacts API using the API key and OAuth credentials from GHL.
Create a sample Zap that triggers on a new contact and performs actions like creating tasks or notes.
You can sync contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, and tags between GHL and Zapier App Connector. The endpoints provide granular access to each data type. Use mapping rules in Zapier to align fields like name, email, and status. Ensure proper authentication and scopes for secure data transfer.
Most endpoints support read access with the specified scope contacts.readonly. Write actions require the appropriate scope and permission in your GHL account and Zapier app connection.
Use the test connection button in Zapier to validate credentials and fetch sample data. Check token validity and scope permissions if a request fails.
GHL rate limits vary by endpoint and plan. Plan for bursts and implement retries with exponential backoff in your Zapier workflows.
In Zapier, map fields using built-in transformer utilities and use custom fields in GHL to ensure data aligns with your destination apps.
Yes, you can migrate historical data by running batch syncs and using date filters to backfill records.
API endpoints are documented in your GHL developer portal. Use the endpoint list to discover paths and fields you can leverage.
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