Use your GHL API credentials to authorize calls from Zapier Chatbots. Prefer OAuth tokens or an API key, store securely, rotate periodically.
Configure Zapier to securely store and use credentials when calling the Contacts API. Select appropriate auth type and test connections.
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 API Endpoint9: 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 on new contact in Zapier to create a contact in GHL via POST /contacts/.
Actions include: create or update a contact, attach notes, and assign tasks using endpoints 1, 4, 13–17.
Examples: POST /contacts/ to create; PUT /contacts/:contactId to update; DELETE /contacts/:contactId to remove.
Key fields: email (primary), name, phone, and tags to aid deduplication and routing.
Trigger: When a task is created in Zapier, sync to GHL with POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Actions: create, update, and complete tasks using POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed, and DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId.
Examples: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId.
Key fields: contactId, taskId, title, status, dueDate.
Trigger: Notes or appointments updated in Zapier are mirrored in GHL.
Actions: create notes, fetch notes, schedule appointments, and add tags via endpoints 4–7 and 9–16 and 18.
Examples: POST /contacts/:contactId/notes; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes.
Key fields: contactId, noteId, appointmentId, tag.
Automate repetitive CRM tasks without writing code.
Synchronize contact data across apps in real time.
Create powerful, event-driven workflows with simple triggers.
Key elements include endpoints, authentication methods, triggers, actions, and data fields that drive automation with GHL Contacts API and Zapier.
A specific URL that performs a defined action when called by an app or script.
The method used to securely prove identity and authorize API requests (e.g., OAuth, API keys).
A record in the Contacts database containing personal details such as name, email, and phone.
A label you attach to a contact to aid organization, filtering, and automation.
Route new contacts to the right team or workflow using attributes like email, company, or pipeline stage.
Automatically create tasks when a contact enters a specific stage, ensuring follow-ups.
Capture notes from meetings and attach them to the contact profile to trigger onboarding steps.
Connect and authorize using OAuth or API keys, then test the connection.
Link endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ to enable data flow.
Create triggers and actions in Zapier to automate contact updates, notes, tasks, and tags.
Yes. Endpoint coverage includes creating, updating, getting, and deleting contacts, as well as managing related tasks, notes, appointments, and tags. Use triggers to automate data flow in Zapier.
Use OAuth tokens or API keys securely. In Zapier, configure the app connection with the proper auth type and test the connection. Rotate credentials periodically.
Absolutely. You can perform create (POST), read (GET), update (PUT), and delete (DELETE) operations on contacts via Zapier.
Notes, tasks, and appointments can be created and updated. Tags can be added to contacts to segment data and automate workflows.
Endpoint usage is subject to your GHL plan and API rate limits. Build efficient automations and cache data when possible.
Map fields like name, email, phone, notes, and tags using Zapier’s field mapping. Use data transformers if needed.
Yes. Our templates and examples cover common: create/update contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, and tags. Explore the provided workflows and adapt them.
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