Authenticate to the GHL Contacts API using OAuth 2.0 to obtain a valid access token for requests such as GET /contacts/:contactId or POST /contacts/. Keep tokens secure and refresh as required.
Zapier App Connector uses OAuth credentials or API keys configured in your app settings to securely authorize calls to the GHL Contacts API.
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
Trigger: New or Updated Contact in GHL
Actions: Create or update a contact in your destination app; add tasks; attach notes; apply tags.
Key methods include POST /contacts/ to create and PUT /contacts/:contactId to update.
Essential fields: name, email, phone, organization, tags, and any custom fields you map.
Trigger: Contact tasks created or updated
Actions: Create or update tasks via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; mark as completed with PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; update task details via PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId.
Methods: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId.
Fields: taskId, contactId, title, dueDate, status
Trigger: Notes or appointments updated for a contact
Actions: Retrieve notes with GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; fetch appointments with GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments.
Methods: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments.
Fields: contactId, noteId, appointmentId, note content, appointment time
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Explore essential terms like API endpoints, authentication, and data mapping that power your GHL Contacts API integrations with Zapier App Connector.
A specific URL in the GHL API that performs a defined action, such as GET /contacts/:contactId.
The process of verifying identity and authorizing API requests; in this guide, OAuth 2.0 tokens are used to access GHL endpoints.
Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations that manage resources like contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments.
The process of aligning fields between GHL and your destination app so data flows correctly.
Automatically create a new contact in your CRM and assign onboarding tasks in Zapier when a new GHL contact is added.
Whenever notes are added to a contact in GHL, trigger related tasks in your other apps.
Sync upcoming appointments from GHL to your calendar and automatically remind teams.
In Zapier, configure the GHL Contacts API app and authorize access to your GHL data.
Select endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ and map fields to your target app.
Run tests to verify data flow, adjust mappings, and then deploy the automation.
The Contacts API exposes endpoints for reading, creating, updating, and deleting contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, and tags. You can retrieve single records or lists, and you can perform actions through specific endpoints. This enables comprehensive CRM automation from Zapier.
Authentication uses OAuth 2.0 to obtain access tokens for API calls. In Zapier, configure the GHL app, authorize, and consent to the requested scopes. Tokens are refreshed automatically by the connector.
Yes. You can read and create contacts using POST /contacts/ and GET /contacts/:contactId. Updating uses PUT /contacts/:contactId and deletion uses DELETE /contacts/:contactId. For retrieval, use GET endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/.
Notes and appointments can be retrieved via GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments. Writing new notes or creating appointments via the API is not shown in the documented endpoints, so rely on supported endpoints or await future updates.
Best practices include careful field mapping, validating data formats, handling errors gracefully, and using idempotent operations where supported. Use Zapier testing and filters to ensure only valid data flows through and monitor changes to prevent duplicates.
No heavy coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides a no-code visual workflow builder to connect GHL endpoints. For advanced scenarios, you can add optional code steps in Zapier or use webhooks if supported.
Refer to the official GHL Conversations API documentation for endpoint details, rate limits, and examples. Within the Zapier app, access endpoint guides and field mappings to tailor your workflows.
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