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Overview

This node integrates with the GoHighLevel V2 API, allowing users to manage various resources such as contacts, companies, and opportunities. Specifically, for the Contact - Update operation, it updates an existing contact's details in the GoHighLevel system by specifying the contact's unique ID and the fields to be updated.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:

  • Keeping contact information up-to-date automatically from other systems or workflows.
  • Enriching contact records with additional data like address, phone, or custom fields.
  • Managing marketing or sales contacts dynamically based on external triggers.

Practical example:

  • After a lead fills out a form, update their contact record with new phone number and address details.
  • Sync contact changes from a CRM or database into GoHighLevel to maintain consistency.

Properties

Name Meaning
Contact ID The unique identifier of the contact to update (required).
Email Email address of the contact.
Phone Phone number of the contact.
Additional Fields A collection of optional fields to update, including:
- Address: Street address of the contact.
- City: City of the contact.
- Custom Fields: Multiple custom fields identified by name or ID, each with a value.
- Description: Description text about the contact.
- Do Not Disturb: Boolean flag indicating if the contact should not be disturbed.
- First Name: Contact's first name.
- Last Name: Contact's last name.
- Name: Full name of the contact.
- Postal Code: Postal code of the contact.
- State: State or region of the contact.
- Timezone: Timezone of the contact.
- Website: Contact's website URL.

Output

The node outputs an array of JSON objects representing the updated contact(s) returned from the GoHighLevel API. Each output item contains the full contact data after the update operation.

If multiple contacts are processed, the output will be an array of such JSON objects.

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the GoHighLevel V2 API via OAuth2 authentication.
  • The node depends on the GoHighLevel API being accessible and the provided API credentials having permissions to update contacts.
  • No additional environment variables are explicitly required beyond the configured API credentials.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Invalid or missing Contact ID: The update operation requires a valid contact ID; ensure this is correctly provided.
    • API authentication errors: Verify that the OAuth2 credentials are valid and have not expired.
    • Network or connectivity problems: Ensure the n8n instance can reach the GoHighLevel API endpoint.
    • Invalid field values: Some fields may require specific formats (e.g., email format); invalid inputs might cause API errors.

  • Error messages:

    • "The resource "contact" is not known!" — This indicates an unsupported resource was selected; verify the resource parameter.
    • API error responses typically include descriptive messages; check the error message in the output JSON under error when continueOnFail is enabled.

  • To resolve errors, double-check input parameters, ensure proper API credentials, and consult GoHighLevel API documentation for field requirements.

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