Authenticate with your GHL developer credentials and an access token. Use OAuth 2.0 where supported or API tokens issued in your GHL dashboard. Store credentials securely in Zapier and rotate them regularly.
Zapier securely stores your API credentials and signs requests to the GHL Contacts API. You won’t need to enter credentials in every zap; authentication is handled behind the scenes.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a contact by ID. GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Retrieve tasks for a contact. GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task. GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — Retrieve notes for a contact. GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Retrieve a specific note. GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — Retrieve appointments for a contact. GET /contacts/ — Retrieve all contacts. GET /contacts/business/:businessId — Retrieve contacts by business ID. contacts.write — Permission name for writing 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 task for a contact. PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task. PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task as completed. DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task. POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add tags to a contact.
Trigger: When a new or updated contact is created in your app, automatically create or update the contact in GHL via the Contacts API.
Actions: Create Contact, Update Contact, Add Notes
POST /contacts/ to create a contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId to update an existing contact.
Key fields: name, email, phone, businessId, tags
Trigger: When a contact’s task changes in GHL, trigger a Zap to take action in another app.
Actions: Create Task, Update Task, Mark Completed
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to add tasks.
Key fields: contactId, taskId, status, dueDate
Trigger: A tag is added to a contact in your app and pushed to GHL.
Actions: Add Tag
POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Key fields: contactId, tag
Automate repetitive contact workflows without writing code.
Keep contact data in sync across CRM, email, and project tools automatically.
Reduce manual data entry and human error with reliable triggers and actions.
Key concepts include endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and the data fields used to manage contacts in GHL via the Zapier App Connector.
Application Programming Interface that enables apps to communicate with the GHL Contacts API.
Verification that you have permission to access the API and perform actions on behalf of your account.
A specific URL in the GHL API that performs a defined action (e.g., retrieve a contact, create a task).
A real-time notification mechanism that informs your app about events in GHL for instant workflow automation.
Automatically create a GHL contact when a new lead is added in your CRM via Zapier, and route them into campaigns with minimal setup.
Create or update GHL tasks from events in your project management app, keeping teams aligned without manual updates.
Automatically apply tags to contacts as they interact with campaigns, enabling targeted follow-ups and segmentation.
Obtain your GHL API credentials and a secure API token, then add them to Zapier.
Set up the zap to trigger on the source app and map fields to the Contacts API.
Run a test to verify data flows and then enable your Zap.
The Zapier App Connector provides a no-code way to connect the GHL Contacts API to your favorite apps. It enables triggers and actions around contacts, tasks, notes, and tags. By using this connector, you can automate common workflows without writing code. Two: It securely handles authentication and token management, so you can focus on workflow design rather than credential handling.
Supported methods include OAuth 2.0 and API tokens issued in your GHL dashboard, depending on what your account supports. Zapier stores credentials securely and reuses them across zaps. Two: If token rotation is required, the connector can prompt you to refresh tokens within the app interface.
Endpoints cover retrieving and manipulating contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, and tags. Examples include GET /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and POST /contacts/:contactId/tags. Not all endpoints are needed for every workflow, but they are available when required.
Yes. You can create new contacts or update existing ones directly from a zap. The bridge between Zapier and the GHL Contacts API ensures changes propagate automatically to your CRM. Two: You can also attach tasks, notes, or tags as part of the same workflow.
Zapier provides built-in retries and error handling. If an API call fails, you can configure exponential backoff and alerting. Two: Logs and debug mode help you pinpoint misconfigurations or malformed payloads for quick fixes.
No custom code is required for standard use cases. The Zapier App Connector offers a visual editor to map fields and define triggers and actions. Two: For advanced workflows, you can still insert small code steps or use webhooks if needed.
API rate limits depend on your GHL plan and endpoint usage. In most scenarios, typical automation sprees stay within limits, but for high-volume tasks you may need to throttle requests or batch operations. Two: If you approach limits, consider staggering triggers or consolidating steps in a single zap.
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