How to connect Zapier to GHL Documents & Contracts API

GHL Documents & Contracts API + Zapier: Automate documents and contracts with zero-code workflows

How to connect GHL Documents & Contracts API with Zapier

This guide explains how to securely link the GHL Documents & Contracts API to Zapier, enabling automated document creation, contract management, and e-signature workflows without custom code.

Authenticate GHL Documents & Contracts API

Connect Zapier to GHL using OAuth 2.0 or API keys to securely access documents, templates, recipients, and contracts.

Authenticate Zapier

Zapier uses standard OAuth 2.0 or API key-based authentication to authorize access to your GHL account and encrypts tokens for safety.

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Top 3 connections between GHL Documents & Contracts API and Zapier

1) Create Documents & Initiate Contract Workflows

Trigger: When a new document is created in GHL, Zapier starts a workflow to generate related contracts and templates.

Actions: Create documents, apply templates, generate contracts, and kick off e-signature steps.

Method paths: POST /documents, POST /contracts, POST /signatures

Key fields: document_id, template_id, contract_id, recipient_id

Top 3 connections between GHL Documents & Contracts API and Zapier

2) Automate Approvals & Signatures

Trigger: Document status changes to ‘Awaiting Signature’.

Actions: Send signature requests, reminders, and activity logging.

Method paths: POST /signatures, GET /signatures/{id}

Key fields: signature_id, document_id, recipient_id

Top 3 connections between GHL Documents & Contracts API and Zapier

3) Archive & Retrieve Documents Efficiently

Trigger: Document archived or version updated.

Actions: Create archival records, fetch latest versions, notify stakeholders.

Method paths: GET /documents/{id}/versions, POST /archives

Key fields: document_id, version_id, archive_id

No-code benefits of using GHL Documents & Contracts API with Zapier

Automate repetitive tasks without writing code, freeing time for higher-value work.

Synchronize documents and contract data across apps in minutes, not days.

Reduce human error with repeatable templates and triggers.

Key Terms and Glossary

Core elements and processes you’ll encounter: endpoints, templates, recipients, workflows, and versioning.

Endpoint

An API URL paired with an HTTP method that performs a specific action on a resource.

Templates

Pre-built document layouts used to auto-fill fields and standardize contracts.

Workflow

A sequence of automated steps triggered by an event to streamline a business process.

Envelope

A package containing documents, recipients, and signing actions sent for electronic signature.

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Auto-fill client agreements from CRM data

Pull client and project details from your CRM to generate personalized contracts automatically.

Automated renewal notices and reminders

Trigger renewal workflows and resend updated documents to clients before expiry.

Signature workflow optimizations

Streamline sending, reminders, and tracking for faster closes.

Three simple steps to connect GHL Documents & Contracts API with Zapier

Step 1: Prepare GHL API access

Create OAuth credentials or an API key in GHL and grant access to documents, templates, and contracts.

Step 2: Connect Zapier to GHL

In Zapier, select the GHL Documents & Contracts API app and authorize the connection.

Step 3: Build your automated workflows

Create triggers, actions, and test end-to-end flows to validate your setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need coding to connect GHL to Zapier?

No coding is required. Zapier provides a no-code interface to map fields, set triggers, and define actions. You can build complex workflows using simple steps without writing code, saving time and avoiding errors.

The Documents & Contracts API exposes a suite of endpoints for documents, templates, recipients, envelopes, signatures, and versions. You can create, retrieve, update, list, and manage these resources through Zapier actions and triggers.

There are usually tiered limits based on your GHL plan and Zapier plan. In practice, most teams process thousands of documents per month with no issues when optimizing requests and batching where supported.

Connections use TLS encryption, OAuth 2.0 or API keys, and token storage in secure vaults. Access scopes are limited to required resources and are revocable at any time.

Yes. You can set up renewal workflows to automatically resend updated documents, notifications, and signatures before contracts expire.

Templates can be customized and reused across workflows. You can map CRM fields into templates to personalize each document automatically.

Workflow and API call logs are available in Zapier task history and GHL activity logs, with timestamps and error messages for debugging.

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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
💼

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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