Authenticate to the Forms API using your GHL account credentials. Use the provided API key or OAuth token to grant Zapier App Connector access to form data.
In Zapier, authorize the connector to access your GHL Forms API data and manage forms and submissions on your behalf.
– GET /forms/ — retrieve all forms; – GET /forms/submissions — retrieve submissions for forms; – Additional endpoints are documented in the API reference.
Trigger when a new form submission is received in Act-On forms via the Forms API
Actions include creating or updating a contact, logging the submission in GHL, and tagging records for later workflows.
GET /forms/submissions
form_id, submission_id, submitted_at
Trigger to fetch forms and map fields to existing contacts in GHL
Actions include creating or updating contacts and updating form field data
POST /contacts
email, first_name, last_name
Trigger when a form submission is received and create an activity log in GHL
POST /activities
submission_id, activity_type, timestamp
Automate data flows without writing code and reduce manual data entry
Quick visual setup with drag and drop actions in Zapier
Scale to handle form volume across teams and workflows
Key concepts include endpoints, triggers, actions, and how data flows from Act-On forms through GHL via the API and Zapier.
An Application Programming Interface that allows different software to communicate and exchange data.
A specific URL in an API that performs a defined operation such as retrieving forms or submissions.
A URL that receives real time data payloads from an app when events occur.
An open standard for granting secure access to user data without sharing passwords.
Automatically create or update contacts in GHL when a new Act-On form is submitted, attach notes, and trigger follow up sequences.
Map form fields to custom fields in GHL and kick off targeted campaigns via Zapier actions.
Automatically log submissions as activities and maintain a clean data lineage for reporting.
In GHL and Zapier, approve the connection so the app can read forms and submit data on your behalf.
Select GET /forms and GET /forms/submissions, then map form fields to GHL fields for contacts and activities.
Run a test submission end to end and enable automation for teams.
No code is required for most basic automations. The Zapier App Connector provides a graphical interface to connect Act-On Forms data to GHL. You can set up triggers, actions, and mappings without writing code. If you need advanced logic, you can still configure conditional steps within Zapier workflows. The goal is to empower non developers to automate form data flows efficiently.
For basic syncing, you will typically use GET /forms to fetch available forms and GET /forms/submissions to pull submissions. You can then map key fields to GHL contact fields. As you expand, you may add POST endpoints to create or update records and to log activities. Documentation provides a full reference of endpoints and field mappings.
Yes. You can map standard fields like email, first_name, and last_name to corresponding GHL fields. You can also map custom form fields to custom fields in GHL. Zapier’s mapping UI lets you align each source field with a target field for accurate data transfer.
Security is ensured through OAuth or API keys and secure token handling. Data transit uses HTTPS, and each app connection can be scoped to specific data. You can revoke access at any time from either GHL or Zapier if needed.
Yes. You can run a test in Zapier to simulate a submission. This helps verify field mappings and workflow logic before turning the automation live. You can also view task history and error logs to troubleshoot.
If a submission fails to transfer, the workflow will retry according to the Zapier retry policy. Errors are surfaced in the task history with details to diagnose issues such as mapping mismatches or missing required fields.
API rate limits depend on your GHL plan and the endpoint usage. The integration is designed to batch requests and handle retries gracefully. Check the API reference for current limits and best practices to avoid throttling.
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