Use OAuth 2.0 or API keys provided by the Contacts API to secure requests from the Zapier App Connector. Store credentials safely and test access with a simple pull.
Authorize the Zapier App Connector to access your GHL accounts. Use OAuth scopes and confirm permissions for read/write as needed.
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 new contact is created in Contacts API, fetch related tasks and notes via Zapier.
Actions: Get contact details, pull tasks, notes, and upcoming appointments.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, include: tasks, notes, and appointments
Trigger: Updated contact data in Zapier triggers update flow.
Actions: Update contact via PUT /contacts/:contactId; sync fields.
PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, body with updated fields
Trigger: New task action from Zapier
Actions: Create task with POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, title, dueDate, priority
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This glossary covers endpoints, triggers, actions, and fields used to connect GHL Contacts to Zapier.
The unique identifier for a contact in Contacts API.
A specific URL path in the API to access data or perform operations.
An event that starts a Zap workflow.
An operation executed in response to a trigger.
Create a Zap to pull new Contacts API records, generate a welcome task, and schedule an intro call.
Capture form data and push updates to Contacts API fields automatically.
Aggregate tasks from multiple contacts into a single dashboard via Zapier.
Obtain your GHL API credentials and authorize the Zapier App Connector to read and write Contacts data.
Select Contacts API, map fields, and set triggers and actions for your workflows.
Test with sample data, deploy the Zap, and monitor activity and errors through the Zapier dashboard.
Authentication uses OAuth 2.0 or API keys provided by the Contacts API. Keep credentials secure, rotate keys periodically, and test access with a lightweight read operation before enabling write actions. If you see an auth error, re-authenticate the Zapier App Connector and verify the required scopes.
Endpoints include retrieving a contact, its tasks, notes, and appointments, as well as creating and updating contacts and tasks. Use GET for reads, POST to create, PUT to update, and DELETE where supported. Always map the fields you need and test each path with sample data.
Watch for rate limits set by the Contacts API and implement retry logic in Zapier. Handle 429 responses gracefully by waiting and retrying, and log errors for quick troubleshooting. Use idempotent actions where possible to avoid duplicates.
Yes. You can create tasks under a contact via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and retrieve or update them as needed. Use clear task fields (title, dueDate, priority) to keep your workflow reliable.
Notes and appointments can be pulled with GET endpoints and surfaced in Zapier. You can push updates and create new notes or appointments from Zapier to keep all records synchronized across systems.
Test with sandbox contacts and tasks in Zapier. Use the built-in test feature to run through triggers and actions, inspect the data mapping, and monitor logs for any mismatches or authentication issues.
Treat API credentials like passwords: store them in secure vaults, rotate periodically, and limit scopes to what is required. Use separate credentials for development and production, and enable alerting on unusual access patterns.
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