Accessing the Contacts API through Zapier requires secure credentials. Use your GHL API credentials or OAuth tokens to authorize requests.
In Zapier, configure the App Connector to securely store and reuse credentials across tasks.
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 when a contact is updated to pull the latest tasks.
Actions include creating or updating tasks, notes, and appointments for the contact.
Example: GET /contacts/:contactId to retrieve the contact profile.
Key fields include contactId; optional fields like businessId, status, and tags.
Trigger on new notes or tag changes to drive downstream actions.
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/notes to add notes; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags to apply tags.
POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Required: contactId; content for the note.
Trigger when a new contact is created in GHL to seed data in Zapier.
Actions: POST /contacts/ to create the contact; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags to tag.
POST /contacts/
Fields: firstName, lastName, email, and initial tags.
Fast setup with no coding required; connect GHL Contacts API to Zapier App Connector.
Automate data flow between systems and reduce manual data entry.
Reusable templates and triggers to scale your workflows.
This glossary defines common terms used for GHL API and Zapier App Connector integrations.
A specific URL path that performs an action or retrieves data from the GHL API.
A person stored in GHL with related data such as tasks, notes, and appointments.
A to-do item linked to a contact that can be created, updated, or completed.
A text entry attached to a contact for reference.
Capture lead information and immediately trigger tasks and notes to kick off onboarding.
Automatically create tasks in GHL when Zapier receives triggers, with due dates synced to a calendar.
Assign tags and enrich contact data as soon as a contact is imported.
Securely collect your GHL API credentials and Zapier connection details.
Set up authentication and map endpoints to triggers and actions.
Run tests and monitor for errors before going live.
Answer paragraph 1. The GHL Contacts API can be accessed via the Zapier App Connector using secure credentials. You can read contact data and write updates through supported endpoints. No coding is required to start, and you’ll manage authentication in your app settings. Answer paragraph 2. Use the available endpoints to retrieve contacts, tasks, notes, and more, then trigger automations in Zapier to keep data in sync.
Paragraph 1. The endpoints cover reading contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments, plus write endpoints for creating and updating data. Paragraph 2. You can combine endpoints to build powerful automation flows, such as creating tasks when a contact is updated.
Paragraph 1. Authentication can be done via GHL API credentials or OAuth in the Zapier App Connector. Paragraph 2. Keep credentials secure and rotate keys regularly, especially if your automations run on shared accounts.
Paragraph 1. Yes. You can create new contacts and update existing ones from Zapier. Paragraph 2. Use the create and update endpoints and then map fields to your CRM data.
Paragraph 1. Test the connection from the App Connector test tab, and validate responses. Paragraph 2. Use sample data to ensure triggers and actions work as expected before deploying.
Paragraph 1. Rate limits vary by endpoint; plan for bursts and implement backoff. Paragraph 2. If you hit a limit, stagger requests or cache results where possible.
Paragraph 1. Implement clear error handling in your workflows to catch API errors and retry when appropriate. Paragraph 2. Use logging and alerting to monitor failures.
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