Authenticate requests to the Users API using a scoped API key or OAuth 2.0. For this integration, grant the tag-related read permissions (scope: socialplanner/tag.readonly) so Dovetail can retrieve tags and posting statistics.
Dovetail will use the chosen credential (API key or OAuth client) to securely authenticate with the Users API and access the defined endpoints.
GET /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags — Retrieve tags for a social post location; POST /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags/details — Get tag details for a location; socialplanner/statistics.readonly — Read statistics; POST /social-media-posting/statistics — Submit posting statistics
Trigger: when publishing or updating content in Dovetail to fetch relevant tags from the Users API.
Actions: call GET /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags to retrieve tags and POST /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags/details to fetch tag details; store results back in Dovetail.
GET /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags; POST /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags/details
locationId, tagId, tagDetails, credentials
Trigger: on a schedule (daily or weekly) or on-demand to pull latest stats.
Actions: POST /social-media-posting/statistics to push stats and GET socialplanner/statistics.readonly to read summaries.
POST /social-media-posting/statistics; GET socialplanner/statistics.readonly
locationId, stats fields (views, engagements, reach), timestamp
Trigger: real-time or near real-time sync on events from Dovetail or Users API.
Actions: coordinate calls to both endpoints to keep data in sync; handle retries and mapping.
Use the two endpoints listed above for continuous updates.
locationId, timestamp, dataPayload
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Understand the elements (endpoints, credentials, triggers) and processes (authentication, data mapping, error handling) involved in connecting GHL to the Users API via Dovetail.
An application programming interface that allows apps to communicate and exchange data.
A specific URL where an API can be accessed by a client to perform an action or retrieve data.
An authorization framework that enables apps to obtain limited access to user accounts without sharing credentials.
A secret token used to authenticate API requests and identify the client.
Automatically fetch tags when a post is created in Dovetail and populate tag fields in your dashboards.
Send a weekly digest of social stats from the Users API to your team.
Stream live data from the Users API into Dovetail for instant insights.
Create an API key or OAuth client in GHL and note the required scope (socialplanner/tag.readonly).
Enter the endpoint URLs and authentication details for the GET and POST calls you’ll use.
Run test requests, validate responses, and set up monitoring.
The GHL Users API exposes endpoints to manage social data, including tags and basic posting statistics. This page shows how to connect Dovetail to those endpoints using no-code configuration and secure authentication. You’ll learn which endpoints to call, what data to send, and how to map results into Dovetail dashboards. The goal is a smooth data flow without writing custom code.
You don’t need to write code to connect Dovetail to the Users API when using the built-in no-code connectors. Configure authentication, enter endpoint URLs, and map fields with the UI. If you require advanced logic, you can extend with custom scripts, but for most workflows, the no-code path suffices.
You’ll typically need the socialplanner/tag.readonly scope to read tags. For statistics, use the appropriate endpoints as defined in this guide. Always follow the principle of least privilege and grant only what is needed for the integration.
Yes. Use a sandbox or test data to exercise the endpoints and confirm responses. Dovetail can simulate runs and provide logs to verify data mapping before you go live.
Add your API key or OAuth client credentials in Dovetail and authorize the connection. The app will use those credentials to authenticate requests to the Users API. If credentials are rotated, update them in Dovetail promptly.
Available endpoints include: GET /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags, POST /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags/details, socialplanner/statistics.readonly, and POST /social-media-posting/statistics. These enable tag retrieval, tag detail fetches, and posting statistics.
Common issues include invalid credentials, misconfigured endpoints, and exceeded rate limits. Check your API keys, verify locationId values, review endpoint paths, and enable retries with exponential backoff where appropriate.
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