Access to the Contacts API requires an OAuth 2.0 flow with a scope of contacts.readonly. In most setups you’ll grant the Zapier App Connector read access to your contacts data and the token exchange happens securely.
In the Zapier App Connector, connect the GHL account via OAuth. This creates a secure connection that Zapier can reuse for subsequent runs.
GET /contacts/:contactId – fetch a single contact GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks – list tasks for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId – get a specific task GET /contacts/:contactId/notes – fetch notes GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id – fetch a note GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments – fetch appointments GET /contacts/ – list all contacts GET /contacts/business/:businessId – fetch contacts for a business POST /contacts/ – create a contact PUT /contacts/:contactId – update a contact DELETE /contacts/:contactId – delete a contact POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks – create a task 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 via the Contacts API.
Actions: Create or update a contact in the connected app; optionally create related tasks or notes; map key fields to your app.
GET /contacts/:contactId fetches the latest data used to populate the destination app
contactId, email, fullName, phone
Schedule-based triggers run at intervals to sync groups of contacts.
Actions: Upsert multiple contacts; propagate changes in notes and tasks
GET /contacts/
contactId, lastUpdated, status
Trigger when a contact’s notes or tasks update in GHL
Actions: Create or update notes and tasks in the destination app; reflect completed state as needed
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
contactId, noteId, taskId, content
Build powerful automation without writing a line of code—connect apps and map fields
Use prebuilt triggers and actions to speed up workflows and reduce maintenance
Maintain a single source of truth by syncing contacts, notes, tasks, and tags across tools
This section defines endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and standard data fields that appear across the GHL Contacts API and Zapier App Connector.
A specific URL path in an API that performs a defined operation, such as GET /contacts or POST /contacts.
An event in GHL or Zapier that starts an automated workflow.
Proof of identity that authorizes access to the API, typically OAuth 2.0 or API keys.
An operation performed in an app as a result of a trigger, such as creating a contact or note.
When a new contact enters your funnel, automatically create or update a contact in GHL and kick off onboarding tasks in your connected apps using Zapier.
Send notes and task updates to your project management or helpdesk tools in real time as customers progress through milestones.
Route contacts to targeted campaigns based on tags or status, triggering personalized messages across channels.
Connect your GHL account and authorize access to the Contacts API in Zapier.
Select triggers (for example, new or updated contact) and actions (such as create or update contact) and map fields between GHL and your app.
Run tests to verify data flow and then enable your zap in production.
The Contacts API is a RESTful interface that exposes core data such as contacts, notes, tasks, and appointments. It enables you to read and modify records, so you can automate waitlist workflows and keep systems in sync. The endpoints are designed to be intuitive and consistent, helping you map data to Zapier actions with ease. This page focuses on the GHL Contacts API and how it connects via the Zapier App Connector.
No coding is required to build basic automations between GHL and your apps using Zapier. The Zapier App Connector provides ready-made triggers and actions that you can compose into workflows. For advanced data transformations or complex field mappings, you can leverage Zapier’s built-in utilities or write lightweight transforms within a Zap.
The available endpoints include reading contacts, listing tasks and notes, and managing contacts and their related data. Reads typically use GET, while creating and updating data use POST or PUT. Refer to the endpoint list above for exact paths and required permissions.
Authentication is handled via OAuth 2.0. You’ll authorize the Zapier App Connector to access your GHL account for the Contacts API scope. Tokens are securely managed by Zapier and refreshed automatically as needed.
Yes. You can trigger actions on batches of contacts by using scheduled or bulk triggers in Zapier and then upserting multiple records in your destination apps. This is useful for periodic syncs or nightly reconciliations.
You can view data flowing from GHL in the connected apps via Zapier task history and in-app logs. Also, check your GHL UI for the latest contact records and notes. For production workflows, monitor run history in Zapier to diagnose issues.
When a contact is updated in GHL, the next sync will reflect those changes in the connected apps according to your trigger and field mappings. You can enable incremental sync and rely on lastUpdated timestamps to minimize data transfer.
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