GHL uses token-based authentication via API keys or OAuth. Start by creating a private API key in your GHL dashboard and granting Zapier the necessary scopes for orders and fulfillments.
Zapier connects to GHL through OAuth or API key methods. In your Zap, choose the GHL Orders API app and authorize access to the GHL account you want to connect. This secures the session.
GET /payments/orders/\nGET /payments/orders/:orderId\nGET /payments/orders/:orderId/fulfillments\nPOST /payments/orders/:orderId/fulfillments\nGET /payments/transactions/\nGET /payments/transactions/:transactionId\nGET /payments/subscriptions/\nGET /payments/subscriptions/:subscriptionId\nGET /payments/integrations/provider/whitelabel\nPOST /payments/integrations/provider/whitelabel
Trigger: A new order in your source app creates a corresponding GHL order via the Orders API
Actions: create order, add fulfillments, update status
POST /payments/orders/
orderName, customerId, totalAmount, currency, status
Trigger: order status changes in GHL or the source app
Actions: update order, log changes, trigger follow-up actions
PUT /payments/orders/:orderId
orderId, status, updatedAt
Trigger: new transaction or payment event occurs
Actions: log transaction, reconcile with order, notify teams
GET /payments/transactions/
transactionId, orderId, amount, currency, status
Automate order creation and updates without writing code
Real-time data sync reduces manual data entry and errors
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Key terms and processes for using the GHL Orders API with Zapier include orders, fulfillments, transactions, subscriptions, and API endpoints.
A record representing a customer purchase in GHL, including items, totals, customer data, and status.
A specific URL path in the GHL Orders API used to perform actions such as create, read, update, or delete.
The process of delivering an order, updating fulfillment status, and recording fulfillment details.
A payment transaction linked to an order, including amount, currency, and status.
Automatically create GHL orders when a new sale occurs in your ecommerce platform via Zapier.
Trigger alerts and tasks when fulfillments are updated, ensuring teams stay aligned.
Create and attach payments documentation automatically as orders progress.
In GHL, create an API key or app and copy the credentials to Zapier.
In Zapier, select the GHL Orders API app and authorize access to your GHL account.
Run a test Zap to confirm data mapping and triggers before going live.
Yes. The GHL Orders API applies rate limits to protect service quality. Limits vary by plan and endpoint, so you may see slower responses if you make many requests in a short period. To stay within limits, design Zaps to batch operations, space requests, and implement exponential backoff retries.
Yes, you can update order fields using the appropriate endpoint with write access. Map fields in Zapier to status, fulfillment details, and totals, and test updates to ensure data remains consistent.
GHL supports API keys and OAuth for the Orders API. Zapier can connect using OAuth or API key methods; ensure the correct scopes and permissions are granted for your use case.
Webhooks can push real-time updates about orders, fulfillments, and transactions to Zapier. Configure webhook listeners in GHL, then map incoming payloads to Zapier fields with proper error handling.
For real-time data, monitor order and fulfillment events via endpoints like /payments/orders/:orderId/fulfillments and /payments/transactions/. Webhooks provide immediate updates, while polling can fill gaps where needed.
No heavy coding is required for basic setup using Zapier’s visual workflow builder. Some advanced field mappings might require light configuration or JSON formatting knowledge, but it remains no-code for most common scenarios.
Yes. You can connect multiple Zapier accounts to different GHL workloads or share access across teams. Each connection requires separate authorization and can be managed in Zapier under Connected Accounts.
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