GHL requires proper authentication to access the Contacts API. Use the credentials provided in your Zapier connection and keep the access token or API key secure. The scope for this page is: contacts.readonly (expand to write only when you need to create or modify records).
Authorize ViralSweep to access your GHL account through the connected Zap. Use a secure API key or OAuth token and grant the necessary permissions for contacts, notes, tasks, and tags.
Available endpoints (examples for ViralSweep integration): – 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 – Endpoint permissions: write (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 lead is captured in ViralSweep
Actions: POST /contacts/ to create the contact, map fields like email, name, and company; optionally attach a note or tag.
POST /contacts/
email, firstName, lastName, phone, company
Trigger: lead status updates in ViralSweep
Actions: PUT /contacts/:contactId to update status, tags, and notes
PUT /contacts/:contactId
email, contactId, status, tags
Trigger: ViralSweep event triggers a workflow
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to create a task (title, due date, priority)
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, title, dueDate, priority
Automates lead capture and contact creation without writing any code.
Keeps contact data in sync across ViralSweep and GHL to support consistent marketing and sales workflows.
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Key elements include endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and field mapping between ViralSweep and the GHL Contacts API.
A specific URL path used to access a resource in the API.
The process of proving identity and granting access to the API, typically via API keys or OAuth tokens.
The data objects managed by the API, such as a contact, note, or task.
Rules that cap the number of requests allowed in a given time window to prevent abuse.
Automatically push new ViralSweep leads into GHL as contacts with mapped fields.
Create follow-up tasks in GHL when ViralSweep triggers a workflow.
Sync lead status changes from ViralSweep back to the GHL contact and adjust tags.
Get your GHL API credentials and ViralSweep app access; ensure the scope is set to contacts.readonly initially, and expand to write as needed.
Create a new Zap connecting ViralSweep to the GHL Contacts API, map fields, and configure triggers and actions.
Test the workflow in staging, then enable it and monitor for errors in logs.
Answer: GHL API authentication supports API keys and OAuth tokens. For a secure, long‑term connection, use OAuth with token refresh and store credentials securely within Zapier. Start with a read-only scope (contacts.readonly) and only elevate permissions when your workflow requires it. If you encounter permission issues, verify the scopes granted in both GHL and ViralSweep account settings.\n\nIn Zapier, select the appropriate authentication method in the connection settings and test the connection to ensure valid access before triggering actions.
Answer: The endpoints include read operations for contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments, plus write operations for creating and updating contacts and tasks. See the ENDPOINTLIST section for a full list. Not every workflow needs every endpoint, so start with creating and retrieving contacts and then extend to tasks, notes, or tags as needed.\n\nIf you’re just testing, limit requests to a small subset of endpoints to verify field mapping and error handling before expanding.
Answer: Yes. You can create notes and tasks, and you can update existing contacts via PUT. Make sure you have the correct permissions and proper field mappings.\n\nIn Zapier, configure actions as POST for creation and PUT for updates, and consider using tags and notes to enrich contact records for better segmentation.
Answer: The GHL API enforces rate limits. If you approach the limit, stagger requests or implement exponential backoff in your Zapier workflow.\n\nMonitor your Zap history to identify heavy bursts and adjust triggers or batching to stay within limits while maintaining data freshness.
Answer: Field mapping is done in Zapier by pairing ViralSweep fields with corresponding GHL contact fields (for example, email, firstName, lastName, phone, company). Ensure data types align and use defaults for optional fields.\n\nRemember that some fields may be required for creation (like email), so validate those before triggering a create action.
Answer: No heavy coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides triggers, actions, and field mappings through a visual UI.\n\nA basic understanding of API concepts helps, but most users can complete setup with the step-by-step UI prompts.
Answer: Always test in a staging environment first. Validate data flow, field mappings, and error handling, then gradually promote to live.\n\nAfter going live, monitor the Zap’s task history and adjust mappings or endpoints as your workflow evolves.
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