Access to the GHL Contacts API requires valid credentials and an approved scope (for example, contacts.readonly). Use a secure OAuth flow or API keys as provided by your GHL account, and ensure your app is authorized to read contact data.
In Zapier, create a connected account for GHL with the required scopes; authorize the connection and store the access token securely for subsequent calls.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact by ID; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Retrieve a specific note; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments for a contact; GET /contacts/ — List all contacts; GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts for a business; contacts.write — Write permission scope for contacts; POST /contacts/ — Create a new contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact; DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task for a contact; 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 tags to a contact
Trigger: A contact is updated in GHL, then Zapier fetches the latest details and updates downstream systems or marketing lists.
Method paths include: GET /contacts/:contactId; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, email, name, phone
Trigger: New contact creation in GHL triggers a linked record creation in APPNAME with initial tasks and notes.
Actions: POST /contacts/; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Paths: POST /contacts/; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: businessId, contactId, taskId
Trigger: Completing a task in APPNAME updates the corresponding GHL task and contact status.
Actions: PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; PUT /contacts/:contactId
Paths: PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, taskId
Automate cross-system data movement without writing code, reducing manual sync effort.
Leverage prebuilt endpoints and triggers to accelerate deployments and reduce maintenance.
Gain reliable auditing and centralized error handling with a single integration layer.
Key elements include API endpoints, triggers, actions, methods, and data fields used to move contact data between GHL and APPNAME.
A specific URL path exposed by the API that performs an action, such as retrieving a contact or updating a task.
The process of proving identity to access secure resources (OAuth, API keys, or token-based methods).
An event in GHL that starts an automation or Zap in APPNAME.
An operation performed by the integration in response to a trigger (read, write, update).
Trigger on contact changes to push updates to campaigns and enrich CRM records in real time.
Automatically create tasks when a contact advances a lifecycle stage and assign owners.
Capture notes from GHL and trigger onboarding steps in APPNAME for a smooth start.
Register your app in GHL, obtain the client ID and secret, and configure the redirect URL.
Add GHL as a connected account in Zapier and authorize the required scopes (for example, contacts.readonly).
Choose endpoints, set triggers and actions, then test end-to-end data flow before going live.
You need a GHL account with API access and an APPNAME connection configured in Zapier. Ensure the scope matches your needs and store credentials securely. Once set up, you can start reading contact data securely. The process involves obtaining a client ID/secret from GHL and configuring your Zapier app to use these credentials.
Commonly used endpoints include retrieving a contact, listing a contact’s tasks and notes, and creating or updating a contact. For automation workflows, POST /contacts/ and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks are frequently used. Reading data via GET endpoints is typical for verification and enrichment steps.
No heavy coding is required. Zapier App Connector provides triggers and actions that map to API calls. You configure the flow using the Zap editor, selecting endpoints and building logic with built-in steps. Some familiarity with REST concepts helps, but no in-depth programming is needed.
Token lifetimes are managed by the OAuth flow or API key rotation. If a token expires, your app will prompt for re-authentication or automatically refresh, depending on your setup. Regularly review your connected accounts to ensure uninterrupted access.
Yes. You can read contacts and their tasks, notes, and appointments, and you can create or update records as allowed by your scopes. The integration supports coordinating data between GHL and APPNAME without custom code.
API rate limits depend on your GHL plan. Plan for retries and backoff in your Zap logic to handle temporary limits gracefully. Monitor usage in your GHL dashboard and adjust as needed.
Zapier provides task history and test logs for each Zap. You can also review API call logs within your GHL account to diagnose issues. Setting up proper error handling and notifications is recommended.
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