Authenticate requests using your GHL API key or OAuth credentials. Ensure your app has the contacts.readonly scope for read operations and the contacts.write scope for write operations.
Zenlist authenticates with the GHL API using OAuth 2.0 and scopes aligned to the required endpoints. Store credentials securely and rotate secrets regularly.
Key endpoints include: 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 new contact is created in Zenlist or updated, sync to the Contacts API to keep records current.
Actions: Retrieve, create, update, or delete contact records; manage related tasks, notes, and appointments.
Method paths: GET /contacts/:contactId for single records; POST /contacts/ to create; PUT /contacts/:contactId to update; DELETE /contacts/:contactId to remove.
Key fields: contactId, firstName, lastName, email, phone, tags, status, lastActivity.
Trigger: Update tasks and notes when a contact’s activity changes in Zenlist.
Actions: Create, update, delete tasks; create and fetch notes; link to contacts.
Method paths: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to create tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId to modify; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to fetch notes; POST /contacts/:contactId/notes to add notes.
Key fields: taskId, taskTitle, dueDate, status, notes; noteId, content, createdAt.
Trigger: Appointment scheduling updated in Zenlist reflects in GHL.
Method paths: GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments; POST /contacts/:contactId/appointments; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags.
Key fields: appointmentId, startTime, endTime, location, attendees; tagId, tagName.
No-code automation lets teams connect Zenlist to your CRM without writing a line of code.
Quick setup with prebuilt endpoints and triggers accelerates onboarding.
Real-time data sync and centralized workflows improve decision making.
The sections below define the terms used, the core elements of the integration, and common processes.
Application Programming Interface that enables Zenlist to request data from and send data to the GHL Contacts API.
A specific URL path that performs an action in the API, such as retrieving a contact or creating a task.
The method of verifying requests, typically via OAuth2 or API keys, to ensure secure access.
An endpoint that sends real-time notifications when events occur in Zenlist or the GHL API.
Enhance contacts with enriched data from public sources and use it to segment audiences and personalize outreach.
Create automated task sequences triggered by contact events, ensuring follow-ups are timely.
Build dashboards that track contact activity, tasks, and appointments across Zenlist and GHL.
Register your app in the GHL developer portal and obtain an API key or OAuth client credentials.
Define scopes, set up the endpoint paths, and map data fields between Zenlist and the Contacts API.
Run tests, validate data flows, and roll out to production with monitoring.
No extensive programming knowledge is required. The setup focuses on using prebuilt endpoints and step-by-step guidance to connect Zenlist with the GHL Contacts API. You can configure OAuth keys or API keys and map fields through a friendly interface. If you’re comfortable with basic API concepts, you’ll be up and running quickly.
You can sync core contact data, tasks, notes, and appointments. Depending on your needs, you can push updates from Zenlist to GHL or pull data into Zenlist for richer contact records. Field mappings are customizable to fit your CRM model.
Yes. The API enforces rate limits. Plan your sync frequency accordingly and implement backoff logic to handle spikes in traffic.
Authenticate with GHL using OAuth 2.0 or API keys, depending on your app’s architecture. Store credentials securely and rotate them regularly.
Yes. You can customize field mappings between Zenlist and GHL to ensure data aligns with your CRM schema. Use the mapping tool to align names, types, and constraints.
Use test environments, sandbox credentials, and sample data to validate flows. Run end-to-end tests before going live and monitor for errors.
Most endpoints listed earlier are supported. Start with contacts and tasks endpoints, then expand to notes, appointments, and other resources as needed.
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