Authenticate against GHL using your API key or OAuth to authorize requests to the Contacts API endpoints such as GET /contacts and GET /contacts/:contactId.
Grant consent for the Zapier App Connector to access your GHL account with the defined scopes, including contacts.readonly.
Endpoints included: 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: A new contact is created in GHL, which starts a Zap to pull the contact data and its related tasks into the Contacts API.
Actions: Read the contact (GET /contacts/:contactId) and fetch tasks (GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks) to populate a complete profile in the Zap.
Method paths: GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, status
Trigger: Updates to a contact’s notes in GHL trigger a sync to the Notes endpoints.
Actions: Read notes (GET /contacts/:contactId/notes) and notes by id (GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id), and create or update notes as needed.
Method path: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id
Key fields: contactId, id (noteId)
Trigger: A contact is updated and needs to surface appointment data in downstream apps.
Actions: Retrieve core contact data (GET /contacts/:contactId) and fetch appointments (GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments) to build a complete timeline.
Method path: GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
Key fields: contactId, appointmentId
No-code automation lets you connect GHL Contacts API to Zapier without writing code, reducing setup time and friction.
A single Zap can orchestrate multiple endpoints for a unified data flow across your tools.
Built in retry, logging, and error handling provide reliable, auditable data movements.
This glossary defines core terms and the processes used to connect GHL’s Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector.
GHL refers to the platform whose Contacts API we are connecting to via the Zapier App Connector.
A specific URL path and HTTP method used to interact with GHL data.
The process (OAuth or API key) that grants access to the GHL API for your app.
How fields from GHL map to fields in the Zapier App Connector and downstream apps.
Pull notes and tasks to enrich contact records in your CRM and marketing workflows.
Automatically create tasks when key events occur to keep teams aligned and deadlines clear.
Segment contacts by upcoming appointments and trigger targeted messaging or reminders.
Connect GHL and Zapier by granting the defined scope (contacts.readonly) and selecting the Zapier App Connector.
Choose the endpoints you need, such as GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch a profile and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to pull tasks.
Create a Zap that uses triggers and actions from the selected endpoints, then test with sample data.
Begin by authenticating the GHL Contacts API and granting the Zapier App Connector the defined scope. Start with GET /contacts/:contactId to pull a profile, then add related endpoints like tasks and notes to build your first integrated workflow. Test with a sample contact to ensure data maps correctly between GHL and Zapier.
No coding is required. The Zapier App Connector allows no-code automation to connect GHL endpoints to downstream apps. Use the provided triggers and actions to assemble your workflow and rely on built in data mapping and error handling.
Start with GET /contacts/:contactId to retrieve a contact, then add GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to enrich the profile with related data. These endpoints form a solid foundation for a multi step workflow.
The scope typically used is contacts.readonly to fetch data. If you need to create or update, include write permissions where appropriate. Always follow least privilege and revoke access when not needed.
Yes, with endpoints like POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId you can create or update records. Be mindful of rate limits and ensure your application handles conflicts gracefully.
Use Zapier’s built in retry logic and interpret API error responses to trigger controlled retries. Implement idempotent actions where possible and log errors for troubleshooting.
The endpoint list is provided in the Endpoints section of this guide and reflects GET/POST/PUT/DELETE routes available for the Contacts API. Review the list to plan your workflow and test each endpoint in a safe environment.
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