To access the Contacts API you must authorize your GHL account and obtain an API token or OAuth credential according to GHL developer docs. Include the token in the Authorization header for every request.
Authenticate the Zapier App Connector using OAuth 2.0 or API keys as provided by Zapier and store credentials securely in your connection settings.
GET /contacts/:contactId Retrieve a single contact. 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 contacts. GET /contacts/business/:businessId List contacts by business. contacts.write Permission to write to 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 new task for a contact. PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId Update a task. PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed Mark a task complete. DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId Delete a task. POST /contacts/:contactId/tags Add tags to a contact.
Trigger when a contact is accessed in Zapier to pull back the contact data along with related tasks notes and appointments.
Actions include GET /contacts/:contactId GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks GET /contacts/:contactId/notes GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments.
Paths used: GET /contacts/:contactId GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks GET /contacts/:contactId/notes GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
Required: contactId Optional: taskId id of note appointmentId
Trigger when a new or updated contact should prompt a follow up task creation
Actions include POST /contacts/ PUT /contacts/:contactId POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Paths used: POST /contacts/ PUT /contacts/:contactId POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId taskId
Trigger when tags need to be added or updated on a contact
Actions include POST /contacts/:contactId/tags PUT /contacts/:contactId
Paths used: POST /contacts/:contactId/tags PUT /contacts/:contactId
contactId tag data
Automate without writing code to move data between GHL and your apps.
Fast setup and easy iteration with visual builders and tests in Zapier.
Centralized data flow across contacts tasks notes and tags for better workflows.
This glossary defines the core elements and processes used when integrating the GHL Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector including endpoints authentication data mapping and error handling.
The GHL API provides programmatic access to resources such as contacts tasks notes appointments and tags.
A URL path and HTTP method used to perform an action on a resource in the GHL system.
The unique identifier for a contact in GHL.
A label assigned to a contact to categorize or segment them.
When a new contact is created in GHL, automatically create a welcome task and a note in the connected app via the Zapier connector.
Use status changes to apply tags and trigger follow up tasks across your apps.
Aggregate data from GHL to create health metrics and dashboards in your app.
Begin by authenticating your GHL account and the Zapier App Connector inside your workspace.
Select endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ and map the response fields to your app data model.
Run tests verify data flows handle errors and deploy to production.
The GHL Contacts API exposes endpoints to read and manage contacts tasks notes appointments and tags. It is designed for apps and developers to integrate with your GHL data. In Zapier you can connect the API to build automated workflows that pull and push data. Start with GET /contacts/:contactId to retrieve a contact and explore related endpoints to access tasks notes and other related data.
Yes typically the Zapier App Connector uses OAuth 2.0 or API keys depending on the app configuration. Access to the GHL API is controlled by tokens issued by GHL. Always store credentials securely and rotate them as needed.
Common starting endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch a contact, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to pull tasks, and POST /contacts/ to create new contacts. These basics cover most onboarding and workflow scenarios.
In Zapier use the built in test feature to send sample requests and inspect responses. Map fields in the UI and set up simple error handling to validate data integrity before enabling live runs.
Yes. You can create and update contacts with POST and PUT and create tasks with POST. You can also modify tags using the appropriate endpoint. Review the endpoint list for exact methods and paths.
Authenticate securely with OAuth 2.0 where possible and store tokens in secure vaults. Use encrypted connections and never log tokens or secrets in error messages or dashboards.
Refer to the GHL developer docs for rate limits and quotas. Implement retries with exponential backoff and monitor usage to avoid throttling during production.
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