How to Connect Nextiva to the Users API

Users API + Nextiva integration: a streamlined workflow

How to connect the Users API with Nextiva

This guide shows you how to securely connect GHL’s Users API with Nextiva, what data can flow between apps, and the best practices for authentication, endpoints, and error handling.

Authentication for the Users API

Authenticate securely using OAuth 2.0 tokens or API keys provided for GHL’s Users API. The current scope for this integration is socialplanner/tag.readonly, ensuring read-only access to tag data while enabling viewing and orchestration of workflows from Nextiva.

Nextiva authentication

To connect Nextiva with GHL, create credentials in Nextiva for the Zapier workflow, then exchange them for a token that GHL can verify. Use the recommended OAuth flow or API key method, rotate credentials regularly, and store tokens securely.

Endpoint list used in this integration

1) GET /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags — Retrieve tags for a specific location. 2) POST /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags/details — Retrieve detailed tag data for a location. 3) socialplanner/statistics.readonly — Read-only statistics data. 4) POST /social-media-posting/statistics — Submit engagement statistics from a post. These endpoints cover tag management and basic analytics; other endpoints are available but not required for this page.

Top 3 connections for the Users API with Nextiva

1) Sync Nextiva Contacts to GHL Tags

Trigger: A new or updated contact in Nextiva triggers a pull of user data and a tag sync into GHL via the /tags endpoint.

Actions: Fetch contact data from Nextiva, map fields to GHL tag values, and call GET /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags to refresh tags in GHL.

GET /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags

locationId, tagIds, timestamp

Top 3 connections for the Users API with Nextiva

2) Post Statistics Sync for Engagement Tracking

Trigger: When a post is published in Nextiva, push engagement statistics to GHL.

Actions: Create or update a statistics record in GHL using /social-media-posting/statistics; map metrics like reach, clicks, and shares.

POST /social-media-posting/statistics

locationId, metrics, timestamp

Top 3 connections for the Users API with Nextiva

3) On-demand Tag Details Retrieval

Trigger: User requests tag details for a specific location.

Actions: Call POST /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags/details to fetch detailed tag data and map it into your Nextiva workflows.

POST /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags/details

locationId, detailRequestedAt

No-code benefits of connecting the Users API with Nextiva

Automate data syncing without writing a line of code, using Zapier workflows and GHL endpoints.

Achieve faster time-to-value with real-time updates and reliable error handling.

Enable non-developers to design, test, and deploy integrations through a visual automation builder.

Key terms and glossary

A concise glossary of core terms and the data flow in this integration to help you design reliable automations.

API

A set of rules and tools that lets apps communicate and share data securely.

Authentication

The process of proving identity and obtaining access tokens to use protected endpoints.

Webhook

A callback URL that an app calls when a specific event occurs, enabling near real-time updates.

Endpoint

A specific URL in an API that performs an action or returns data.

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3 Creative ideas for connecting Users API with Nextiva

Idea 1: Automated onboarding with user tags

Create a guided onboarding flow that tags new users in Nextiva and automatically updates GHL with those tags for personalized outreach.

Idea 2: Real-time engagement dashboards

Build dashboards that show tag activity and post metrics pulled from the Users API and surfaced in GHL.

Idea 3: Health checks and retries

Implement automated retries and monitoring to keep data in sync even when Nextiva or GHL experiences temporary outages.

3 simple steps to connect the Users API with Nextiva

Step 1: Prepare credentials and scopes

Gather your GHL API credentials and ensure the scope includes socialplanner/tag.readonly. Store securely and test access.

Step 2: Create your Zapier workflows

In Zapier, set Nextiva as the trigger app and GHL as the action app. Map fields and select the appropriate endpoints.

Step 3: Test and deploy

Run end-to-end tests, verify data mappings, and enable live syncing with monitoring in place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this integration without coding?

Yes. This no-code integration uses Zapier to connect Nextiva with GHL’s Users API. You can set triggers, actions, and filters without writing code. Start with the basic flow and expand as you validate data accuracy. In addition, you can customize mappings to fit your data model and business rules.

The core endpoints for syncing include GET /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags, POST /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags/details, and POST /social-media-posting/statistics. Depending on your use case, you may also leverage socialplanner/statistics.readonly for insights.

Use OAuth 2.0 tokens or API keys issued by GHL, rotate credentials regularly, and store them securely. Apply the specified scope (socialplanner/tag.readonly) to limit access to tag data. Use best practices like token expiration handling and secure storage.

Data mapping typically includes aligning Nextiva contact fields to GHL tag fields and statistics metrics. Create clear mappings for fields such as locationId, tagIds, timestamp, and metrics like reach, clicks, and shares to ensure consistent updates.

API call limits depend on your GHL plan and Zapier plan. Plan for retries with exponential backoff and implement rate-limit aware workflows to avoid hitting quotas.

Check Zapier task history and GHL logs for failures. Verify authentication, endpoint paths, and payload schemas. Add simple retries and alerting to catch transient errors.

Zapier task history provides run logs, and you can enable webhook or app logs in GHL. Centralize troubleshooting by correlating timestamps across systems and inspecting response codes and error messages.

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Contacts

10 Triggers 18 Actions
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Get Contact
Retrieve a specific contact by ID
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Search Contacts
Advanced search with filters
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Get Contacts by Business
Retrieve contacts linked to a business
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Get Duplicate Contact
Check for duplicate contacts
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List all appointments for a contact
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Retrieve all tasks for a contact
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List all notes for a contact
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Create Contact
Add a new contact to the system
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Update Contact
Modify existing contact information
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Find Contact
Search by email, phone, or ID
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Delete Contact
Remove a contact permanently
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Create or update contact automatically
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Add Tags to Contact
Tag contacts for organization
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Remove Tags from Contact
Remove specific tags
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Add or remove multiple tags at once
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Create Contact Task
Add a new task for a contact
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Update Contact Task
Modify existing task details
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Complete Contact Task
Mark task as complete
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Delete Contact Task
Remove a task permanently
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Create Contact Note
Add notes to contact records
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Update Contact Note
Edit existing notes
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Delete Contact Note
Remove notes from contacts
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Add Contact to Campaign
Enroll contact in campaign
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Remove from Campaign
Remove contact from specific campaign
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Remove from All Campaigns
Unenroll from all campaigns
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Calendars & Appointments

13 Triggers 21 Actions
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List Calendar Groups
Get all calendar groups
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List Calendars
Retrieve all calendars
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Check calendar availability
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Get all scheduled events
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List Blocked Slots
View unavailable time slots
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Retrieve appointment details
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List Appointment Notes
Get notes for appointments
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View notification settings
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Get specific notification
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View rooms and equipment
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Get specific resource details
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Set up new calendar group
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Block time on calendar
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Modify blocked time
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Add notes to appointments
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Edit appointment notes
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Remove appointment notes
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Set up reminders
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Modify notification settings
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Search Opportunities
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Get Opportunity
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Create Opportunity
Add new sales opportunity
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Update Opportunity
Modify opportunity details
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Change status (open, won, lost)
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Upsert Opportunity
Create or update opportunity
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Add Followers
Assign team members to follow
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Remove 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
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Create User
Add new user to system
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Update User
Modify user information
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Delete User
Remove user from system
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8 Triggers 2 Actions
Trigger
Search Conversations
Find conversations by filters
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Get Conversation
Retrieve conversation details
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Get Email by ID
Retrieve specific email
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Get Message by ID
Get specific message details
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Get Messages by Conversation
List all conversation messages
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Get Message Recording
Retrieve voice recording
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Get Message Transcription
Get transcribed message text
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Download Transcription
Download transcription file
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Update Message Status
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Agent Typing Indicator
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Get Business
Retrieve business details
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List Businesses by Location
Get all businesses in location
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Create Business
Add new business
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Update Business
Modify business details
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Delete Business
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List Workflows
Get all workflows
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List Snapshots
View available snapshots
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List Campaigns
Get all campaigns
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Add Contact to Workflow
Enroll in workflow automation
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List Locations
Get all locations
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List Custom Fields
View custom field definitions
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Get Company
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Find Associations
Search associations
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Get Association
Retrieve association details
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Get Association Key
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Get Association by Keys
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Get Relations by Record
List record relations
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Check Blog URL Slug
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Find Location by ID
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Delete Relation
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Create Blog Post
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📊 Contact Management

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