Access to the GHL Contacts API requires secure credentials. Use your API key or OAuth token issued for the Contacts API scope to authorize calls from Zapier App Connector.
Zapier securely stores and uses the credentials to access GHL on your behalf. Set up a connection in Zapier by selecting the GHL app and entering your API key.
Core endpoints include: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed, DELETE /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/ and GET /contacts/business/:businessId
Trigger when a contact is created or updated in GHL
Actions include creating or updating a contact, syncing data to a CRM field, and triggering downstream zaps
POST /contacts/ to create; PUT /contacts/:contactId to update
contactId, email, firstName, lastName, phone
Trigger when a new or updated task is attached to a contact
Create, update, or mark tasks as completed and map to task fields
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
taskId, contactId, title, dueDate, status
Trigger when notes are added to a contact or tags are updated
Create or update notes; assign and remove tags; update notes content
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; POST /contacts/:contactId/notes; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id; GET /contacts/business/:businessId
noteId, contactId, id, businessId
Automate data flow between GHL and Zapier without manual coding
Respond to contact events with instant triggers and actions
Access a broad set of endpoints to tailor workflows to your business needs
Key elements include endpoints, triggers, actions, authentication, and data fields mapped between GHL and Zapier
The GHL API is the programmatic interface that lets you read, create, update, and delete data in GHL using RESTful endpoints.
The APPNAME refers to the Zapier App Connector that enables connecting apps with the GHL API using credentials you supply.
An API endpoint is a URL path that performs a specific action, such as retrieving a contact or creating a task
Authentication validates your identity when making API requests, typically via API keys or OAuth tokens
Capture new leads from forms and create GHL contacts automatically via Zapier
When a ticket is opened, create and assign follow up tasks in GHL
Add notes and apply tags when criteria are met to organize contacts
In Zapier, connect the GHL app using your API key or OAuth credentials to grant access
Select a trigger such as New Contact or Contact Updated to start your workflow
Choose actions like create contact, add note, or create a task, mapping fields accordingly
To connect, create a new connection in Zapier by selecting the GHL app and entering your GHL API key. Authorize the app to access your Contacts API scope. Then build a Zap that uses a GHL trigger and actions to automate your workflow.
Key endpoints to know include GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/, POST /contacts/ and related task and note endpoints. Use endpoints in combination to build end-to-end automations.
GHL authentication uses an API key or OAuth tokens through the Zapier GHL app connection. Zapier securely stores credentials and passes them with requests.
Yes. You can create, update and complete tasks via Zapier. You can also fetch and update contact data tied to tasks.
Notes and tags can be added, retrieved, and updated through the relevant endpoints. Map note content and tag values in your Zap fields.
Rate limits exist. If you hit limits, stagger requests, batch updates where possible, and respect the API’s pagination.
The API endpoint list is in the GHL API docs. This page also provides a concise set of endpoints for setup.
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