To securely access the Contacts API from Zid, set up OAuth 2.0 credentials in GHL and input them into Zid’s connection settings. Request the required scopes (contacts.readonly) and authorize access.
In Zid, configure your OAuth application and enter the client ID and secret linked to your GHL project. Grant the necessary permissions for read access to contacts data.
Available 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 specific contact is requested or updated so Zid can fetch current data.
Actions: Map contact fields to Zid, create or update contact records, and propagate changes back to Zid.
Method Path: GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, fields to retrieve (name, email, phone, etc.)
Trigger: on-demand when you pull a contact’s tasks.
Actions: Retrieve tasks and attach them to the contact in Zid, including status and due dates.
Method Path: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId (optional), status, dueDate, description
Trigger: tagging a contact to categorize or segment.
Actions: Create tags for a contact using POST /contacts/:contactId/tags and map to Zid.
Method Path: POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Key fields: contactId, tag names (array)
Automate data flows between Zid and your Contacts data for faster workflows.
Reduce manual data entry and errors with real-time synchronization.
Scale outreach with consistent contact information across tools.
Learn the core elements and processes involved in connecting Zid to the GHL Contacts API, including authentication, endpoint usage, data mapping, and error handling.
A standard for delegated authorization used by GHL to grant Zid access to Contacts data without sharing passwords.
A short-lived credential used to access the API on behalf of a user.
A specific URL and method used to perform an action on the GHL API.
A callback URL that Zid can receive events from GHL.
Capture new leads in Zid and push them to the Contacts API, keeping contact data up to date.
When a task is created in Zid, sync it to the Contacts API as a task, preserving status and due date.
Automatically tag contacts based on activity to enable targeted campaigns.
In GHL, create an OAuth client and set the redirect URI, then add the client ID and secret to Zid.
Initiate the OAuth flow from Zid and grant the readonly scope for contacts.
Configure field mappings for contact data, tasks, and notes, then run test requests to verify connections.
The Contacts API requires an OAuth-based authorization. Zid requests the contacts.readonly scope to fetch contact records. You can expand scopes if you need additional access, such as writing data. The authorization process ensures you control which data Zid can access. After granting permission, Zid can start syncing your contacts securely. In day-to-day use, this setup avoids embedded credentials and keeps your data safe by using token-based access.
No heavy coding is required. Use Zid’s setup wizard to connect to the GHL Contacts API, configure OAuth credentials, and map key fields. Basic automation tasks can be created through the UI. Advanced field mappings are supported if needed, but code-free options cover most workflows.
Begin by creating an OAuth client in GHL and obtaining a client ID and secret. In Zid, enter those values and start the OAuth flow to authorize access. Zid will request the required scopes, and you’ll approve the connection. Once authorized, Zid can access your Contacts data as configured.
At minimum, you’ll likely use GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch contact data and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to pull tasks for a contact. Other endpoints, like notes, appointments, and tags, support richer automation. Test endpoints from the Zid integration panel to verify data flow and mappings.
Yes. You can create or apply tags to a contact using POST /contacts/:contactId/tags. Tags help segment contacts for targeted campaigns and automated workflows. Ensure the contactId is correct and that the tag values exist or are created by the API.
When you encounter API errors, check the response codes and messages. Implement retries with exponential backoff and consult Zid logs for detailed error context. Ensure you’ve granted the correct scopes and that the OAuth token is valid.
View integration logs within Zid’s Connector panel. You can inspect request and response details, timestamps, and any errors. For deeper analysis, enable verbose logging if available and review GHL API responses.
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