Authorize requests to the Custom Objects API with a secure API key or OAuth2 flow. Use least privilege scopes to limit access to objects and schemas.
Connect 4aGoodCause to the GHL integration using a Zapier connection with a generated API key and appropriate permissions. Ensure the app has access to read and write object data as needed.
GET /objects/:key — fetch a single object by key. GET /objects — list all objects. objects/schema.write — update object schemas. objects/record.readonly — read object records. GET /objects/:schemaKey/records/:id — fetch a specific record. objects/record.write — create or update records. POST /objects/:schemaKey/records — create a new record. PUT /objects/:schemaKey/records/:id — update a record. DELETE /objects/:schemaKey/records/:id — delete a record.
Trigger: Retrieve a specific object by its key to validate data before use.
Actions: GET /objects/:key to pull object data; GET /objects to list objects.
GET /objects/:key
Key fields: key, id, lastUpdated
Trigger: Inventory of all available objects for schema discovery.
Actions: GET /objects
GET /objects
Fields: key, name, schema
Trigger: Write operations to object records to keep data current.
Actions: POST /objects/:schemaKey/records, PUT /objects/:schemaKey/records/:id
POST /objects/:schemaKey/records or PUT /objects/:schemaKey/records/:id
Fields: schemaKey, record fields
Benefit: Build automations without writing code to manage custom objects.
Benefit: Keep data in sync between GHL and 4aGoodCause with minimal setup.
Benefit: Automate schema updates and record operations via Zapier triggers and actions.
This glossary covers objects, schemas, records, and endpoints used by the Custom Objects API in GHL.
A named collection of fields representing a data type in the API.
A grouping of object fields that defines the structure for an object type.
A single instance of an object with field values.
A URL path that executes a specific API operation.
Automatically sync donor records from 4aGoodCause to the GHL objects when updates happen.
Adapt object schemas in GHL on major fundraising events in 4aGoodCause.
Track changes to objects with versioning and an audit log.
Generate an API key in GHL and grant minimal scopes for read/write operations on objects.
Connect GHL Custom Objects API via Zapier using the API key and the Scope: objects/schema.readonly.
Run test actions to verify read and write access, then deploy automations.
The integration uses standard API authentication with OAuth2 or API keys. Use least-privilege scopes to minimize risk. Store keys securely and rotate them regularly. For production, consider a service account with restricted access.
Read access requires objects/schema.readonly. Write access requires objects/schema.write. Ensure correct roles are assigned to the Zapier connection and GHL API key.
Yes. Some endpoints support schema changes via PUT on the objects endpoint or via a dedicated schema update path. Review the docs for your API version.
Store credentials in a secure vault and rotate credentials on a schedule. Use environment variables in deployment pipelines to avoid hard-coding secrets.
Read-only endpoints include GET /objects, GET /objects/:key, GET /objects/:schemaKey/records/:id. Write endpoints include POST, PUT, DELETE on records and write to schemas.
Use the test mode in Zapier or a sandbox environment to validate connections. Verify that test data respects data types and field requirements.
API documentation is available in the developer portal and in the Zapier app connector docs. Look for sections on objects, schemas, and records.
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