To access the Contacts API, use the credentials provided for your GHL app. Start with the scope contacts.readonly for reading data, and request additional scopes if you need write access.
Configure the Zapier App Connector authentication by selecting an OAuth 2.0 or API key method, then test the connection to ensure valid tokens and required permissions.
– 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 – contacts.write – 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 accessed or updated to pull updated fields.
Actions: fetch tasks, notes, and appointments for the contact.
Example method paths: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, taskId, id
Trigger: new or updated tasks for a contact.
Actions: create, update, mark complete, and delete tasks using the /contacts/:contactId/tasks endpoints.
Paths: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed, DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key fields: contactId, taskId
Trigger: notes or appointments updated for a contact.
Actions: retrieve notes and appointments; create or update notes via POST /contacts/:contactId/notes.
Paths: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments, POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, id
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A concise glossary of endpoints, triggers, actions, authentication, and data fields used in the integration.
A defined URL path used to perform an operation against the API.
A secure authorization framework that lets apps access user data without exposing passwords.
An event in a system that starts a Zap or automation.
An operation executed by the app in response to a trigger.
Use GET /contacts to pull existing contacts and POST /contacts to add new ones from form submissions, syncing in real time.
Create follow-up tasks automatically when required fields are missing or when no tasks exist for a contact.
Attach meeting notes to contacts to provide richer CRM context and searchability.
Generate API credentials in GHL and configure in Zapier; set scope to read-only initially.
Add the required endpoints in your Zapier connection to read and write data.
Test the connection with sample data and then deploy the automation.
Authenticate with OAuth 2.0 or an API key and keep credentials secure. For read-only workflows, use the scope contacts.readonly and refresh tokens as needed. If you need write access, request additional scopes and test in a staging environment before going live.
Choose endpoints that match your workflow: read contacts (GET /contacts/:contactId), retrieve tasks (GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks), and notes (GET /contacts/:contactId/notes). For creating or updating data, use POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId, and use the dedicated task and note endpoints as required.
Yes, triggers can be configured for changes to contacts, tasks, notes, or appointments. Map these events to Zapier triggers to start automations. If real-time webhooks are available in your GHL instance, enable them and route updates to Zapier for near-instant workflows.
Read access uses contacts.readonly; write access requires additional scopes such as contacts.write. Enable the needed scopes in your app registration and test permissions before deployment. Always follow the principle of least privilege and secure token storage.
To test the connection, configure credentials in Zapier and run a test action (read or write) with sample data. Review API responses, handle errors gracefully, and verify rate limits. Iterate until the tests pass before going live.
Latency varies by endpoint and network conditions. Read operations are typically fast, while writes may take longer due to processing. Plan for retries and exponential backoff in Zapier to ensure reliability. Monitor and log any delays to optimize your workflow.
Endpoint details are provided in the Endpoints section and in your API reference. You can also test endpoints directly with curl or Postman to verify parameters and responses before building automations.
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