How to connect Act! to the GHL API

GHL API x Act! integration overview

How to connect GHL API and Act!

This guide shows how to authorize authenticate and configure endpoints to connect Act with the GHL API for seamless data flow

Authentication with the GHL API

Use OAuth 2.0 to securely authorize Act to access your GHL API data. Retrieve client credentials request access tokens and refresh as required

Authentication in Act

Act uses API keys to securely communicate with the GHL API. Store keys safely rotate them regularly and monitor activity

GHL API Endpoints you may leverage

Endpoint 1 create update delete contacts Endpoint 2 create update deals Endpoint 3 manage tasks Endpoint 4 notes Endpoint 5 calendar events Endpoint 6 leads Endpoint 7 organizations Endpoint 8 custom fields Endpoint 9 tags Endpoint 10 attachments Endpoints 11 webhooks Endpoint 12 search Endpoint 13 batch operations Endpoint 14 audit logs Endpoint 15 user management Endpoints 16 import export Endpoint 17 reminders Endpoint 18 pipelines Endpoint 19 stages Endpoint 20 activity feed Endpoints 21 reminders Endpoint 22 campaigns Endpoint 23 email Endpoint 24 sms Endpoint 25 workflow triggers Endpoint 26 pricing Endpoint 27 metrics Endpoint 28 reports Endpoint 29 error handling Endpoint 30 rate limits Endpoints 31 caching Endpoints 32 pagination Endpoint 33 permissions Endpoint 34 scopes Endpoint 35 tokens Endpoint 36 refresh Endpoint 37 status Endpoint 38 uptime Endpoint 39 logging Endpoint 40 recovery Endpoint 41 backups Endpoints 42 security Endpoint 43 compliance Endpoint 44 localization Endpoint 45 time zones Endpoint 46 currency Endpoint 47 webhook management Endpoint 48 endpoint testing Endpoint 49 sample data Endpoint 50 migration Endpoint 51 integrations Endpoint 52 dashboards Endpoint 53 analytics Endpoint 54 sandbox

Top 3 connection patterns between GHL API and Act

1) Real time sync for contacts

Trigger: contact updated in any system

Actions: sync fields create or update contact in the other system triggers workflows

Method path: /contacts/sync

Key fields: email external_id status

Top 3 connection patterns between GHL API and Act

2) Lead to deal pipeline sync

Trigger: new lead in GHL API

Actions: create lead in Act and move to deals as appropriate

Method path: /leads/sync

Key fields: lead_id stage value

Top 3 connection patterns between GHL API and Act

3) Appointment booking and calendar sync

Trigger: appointment created in Act or GHL API

Actions: sync calendar events between systems

Method path: /appointments/sync

Key fields: time date attendee emails

No code benefits of GHL API and Act

No code integration lets non developers connect data flows with point and click configuration

Automatic data syncing reduces manual entry and errors saving time

Real time triggers enable faster decision making and customer engagement

Key terms and glossary

Understand core concepts like endpoints triggers actions methods and key fields that drive the GHL API and Act integration

Endpoint

A specific URL in the API that performs a defined action such as creating a contact or updating a record

Trigger

An event that starts an automated workflow such as a new contact or an updated status

Action

The operation executed by the integration such as create update or delete

Authentication

The method used to prove identity and authorize access to the GHL API and Act resources

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3 creative ideas to use the GHL API with Act

Idea 1: Auto create contacts from Act form submissions

Capture Act form entries and push to GHL API as new contacts with tags and notes

Idea 2: Sync opportunities to Act dashboards

Pull deals from GHL API into Act to show in a central dashboard and trigger follow ups

Idea 3: Automate calendar invites between systems

Create calendar events in GHL API from Act appointments and sync statuses

3 simple steps to connect GHL API with Act

Step 1: authorize and obtain tokens

Register your app in the GHL developer portal then request an access token and a refresh token

Step 2: map fields and create endpoints

Choose which Act fields map to GHL API endpoints and configure webhooks

Step 3: test deploy and monitor

Run tests deploy your integration and set up alerts for failures

Frequently asked questions

What is the GHL API and how does it connect to Act

Answer one describes the GHL API and its role in connecting Act You can use the API to read write and update data across systems and automate workflows The GHL API requires proper authentication and permissions so set scopes carefully and monitor activity. The second paragraph guides you to start with the essential endpoints for basic syncing and expand as needed

Answer two explains that you can often set up many integrations with no code using configurable triggers actions and mappings The Rankr platform provides UI based setup for mapping fields and testing connections You may still need some debugging time but no custom code is required

Answer three highlights encryption token exchange and least privilege access The connection should use HTTPS OAuth tokens and rotate keys Regular monitoring and alerting help keep the connection secure

Answer four lists the core endpoints for basic sync such as contacts leads deals and calendar events Then explain how to enable webhooks and verify data flow

Answer five shows how to map fields between Act and GHL API using the UI and provide examples Many fields like email name phone are standard and can be customized as needed

Answer six covers common issues such as authentication failures webhook errors rate limits and data mismatches It provides steps to verify credentials test endpoints and review logs

Answer seven shows where to access API keys within the GHL developer portal and how to rotate them and update your app settings

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Complete Operations Catalog - 126 Actions & Triggers

126
Total Operations
55
Polling Triggers
71
Actions
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Categories
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Contacts

10 Triggers 18 Actions
Trigger
Get Contact
Retrieve a specific contact by ID
Trigger
Search Contacts
Advanced search with filters
Trigger
Get Contacts by Business
Retrieve contacts linked to a business
Trigger
Get Duplicate Contact
Check for duplicate contacts
Trigger
Get Contact Appointments
List all appointments for a contact
Trigger
Get Contact Tasks
Retrieve all tasks for a contact
Trigger
Get Contact Task by ID
Get specific task details
Trigger
Get Contact Notes
List all notes for a contact
Trigger
Get Contact Note by ID
Retrieve specific note details
Trigger
List Contacts (Deprecated)
Legacy contact listing method
Action
Create Contact
Add a new contact to the system
Action
Update Contact
Modify existing contact information
Action
Find Contact
Search by email, phone, or ID
Action
Delete Contact
Remove a contact permanently
Action
Upsert Contact
Create or update contact automatically
Action
Add Tags to Contact
Tag contacts for organization
Action
Remove Tags from Contact
Remove specific tags
Action
Bulk Update Contact Tags
Add or remove multiple tags at once
Action
Create Contact Task
Add a new task for a contact
Action
Update Contact Task
Modify existing task details
Action
Complete Contact Task
Mark task as complete
Action
Delete Contact Task
Remove a task permanently
Action
Create Contact Note
Add notes to contact records
Action
Update Contact Note
Edit existing notes
Action
Delete Contact Note
Remove notes from contacts
Action
Add Contact to Campaign
Enroll contact in campaign
Action
Remove from Campaign
Remove contact from specific campaign
Action
Remove from All Campaigns
Unenroll from all campaigns
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Calendars & Appointments

13 Triggers 21 Actions
Trigger
List Calendar Groups
Get all calendar groups
Trigger
List Calendars
Retrieve all calendars
Trigger
Get Calendar by ID
Get specific calendar details
Trigger
Get Free Slots
Check calendar availability
Trigger
List Calendar Events
Get all scheduled events
Trigger
List Blocked Slots
View unavailable time slots
Trigger
Get Appointment
Retrieve appointment details
Trigger
List Appointment Notes
Get notes for appointments
Trigger
List Calendar Notifications
View notification settings
Trigger
Get Calendar Notification
Get specific notification
Trigger
List Calendar Resources
View rooms and equipment
Trigger
Get Calendar Resource
Get specific resource details
Action
Create Calendar Group
Set up new calendar group
Action
Update Calendar Group
Modify calendar group settings
Action
Update Group Status
Enable or disable calendar group
Action
Delete Calendar Group
Remove calendar group
Action
Validate Group Slug
Check if slug is available
Action
Create Calendar
Add new calendar
Action
Update Calendar
Modify calendar settings
Action
Delete Calendar
Remove calendar permanently
Action
Create Appointment
Book new appointment
Action
Update Appointment
Modify appointment details
Action
Delete Event
Cancel and remove event
Action
Create Block Slot
Block time on calendar
Action
Update Block Slot
Modify blocked time
Action
Create Appointment Note
Add notes to appointments
Action
Update Appointment Note
Edit appointment notes
Action
Delete Appointment Note
Remove appointment notes
Action
Create Calendar Notification
Set up reminders
Action
Update Notification
Modify notification settings
Action
Delete Notification
Remove notification
Action
Create Calendar Resource
Add room or equipment
Action
Update Calendar Resource
Modify resource details
Action
Delete Calendar Resource
Remove resource
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Opportunities

3 Triggers 7 Actions
Trigger
Search Opportunities
Find opportunities with filters
Trigger
Get Opportunity
Retrieve specific opportunity
Trigger
List Pipelines
View all opportunity pipelines
Action
Create Opportunity
Add new sales opportunity
Action
Update Opportunity
Modify opportunity details
Action
Delete Opportunity
Remove opportunity
Action
Update Opportunity Status
Change status (open, won, lost)
Action
Upsert Opportunity
Create or update opportunity
Action
Add Followers
Assign team members to follow
Action
Remove Followers
Unassign followers
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Users

4 Triggers 3 Actions
Trigger
Search Users
Find users with filters
Trigger
Filter Users by Email
Search users by email address
Trigger
Get User
Retrieve user details
Trigger
List Users by Location
Get users in specific location
Action
Create User
Add new user to system
Action
Update User
Modify user information
Action
Delete User
Remove user from system
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Conversations & Messages

8 Triggers 2 Actions
Trigger
Search Conversations
Find conversations by filters
Trigger
Get Conversation
Retrieve conversation details
Trigger
Get Email by ID
Retrieve specific email
Trigger
Get Message by ID
Get specific message details
Trigger
Get Messages by Conversation
List all conversation messages
Trigger
Get Message Recording
Retrieve voice recording
Trigger
Get Message Transcription
Get transcribed message text
Trigger
Download Transcription
Download transcription file
Action
Update Message Status
Change message read/unread status
Action
Agent Typing Indicator
Show typing indicator in chat
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Businesses

2 Triggers 3 Actions
Trigger
Get Business
Retrieve business details
Trigger
List Businesses by Location
Get all businesses in location
Action
Create Business
Add new business
Action
Update Business
Modify business details
Action
Delete Business
Remove business
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Workflows & Campaigns

3 Triggers 5 Actions
Trigger
List Workflows
Get all workflows
Trigger
List Snapshots
View available snapshots
Trigger
List Campaigns
Get all campaigns
Action
Add Contact to Workflow
Enroll in workflow automation
Action
Remove from Workflow
Unenroll from workflow
Action
Add Contact Followers
Assign followers to contact
Action
Remove Contact Followers
Unassign followers
Action
Bulk Business Update
Add/remove contacts from business
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Other Operations

20 Triggers 8 Actions
Trigger
List Locations
Get all locations
Trigger
List Custom Fields
View custom field definitions
Trigger
Get Company
Retrieve company information
Trigger
Find Associations
Search associations
Trigger
Get Association
Retrieve association details
Trigger
Get Association Key
Get key by name
Trigger
Get Association by Keys
Find by object keys
Trigger
Get Relations by Record
List record relations
Trigger
Check Blog URL Slug
Verify slug availability
Trigger
Get Blog Authors
List blog authors
Trigger
Get Blog Categories
List blog categories
Trigger
Get Blog Posts
List posts by blog
Trigger
Get Blogs by Location
List location blogs
Action
Find Location by ID
Retrieve location details
Action
Create Location
Add new location
Action
Create Association
Link related records
Action
Update Association
Modify association
Action
Delete Association
Remove association
Action
Create Relation
Establish record relation
Action
Delete Relation
Remove record relation
Action
Create Blog Post
Publish new blog post
Action
Update Blog Post
Edit blog post

✨ Key Capabilities

📊 Contact Management

  • 10 custom field slots per contact
  • Advanced search with filters
  • Duplicate detection
  • Tag management (bulk operations)
  • Full task and note management
  • Campaign & workflow enrollment

📅 Calendar Features

  • Calendar groups with slugs
  • Multiple calendar types
  • Free slot checking
  • Appointment booking system
  • Blocked slots management
  • Room & equipment resources

💼 Sales Pipeline

  • Multi-pipeline support
  • Stage management
  • Status tracking (won, lost, etc)
  • Monetary value tracking
  • User assignment
  • Follower management

🔄 Automation Ready

  • Workflow automation support
  • Campaign management
  • Polling triggers (1-15 min)
  • Real-time conversations
  • Bulk operations
  • Upsert capabilities
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