Overview
This node integrates with the GoHighLevel API to manage contacts, opportunities, and locations. Specifically for the Contact - Create operation, it allows users to create a new contact in their GoHighLevel account by providing basic contact details such as first name, last name, email, and phone number.
Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:
- Automating lead capture from forms or other sources into GoHighLevel.
- Creating new customer records during marketing campaigns.
- Syncing contact data from other systems into GoHighLevel CRM.
Example: Automatically creating a new contact when a user submits a signup form, passing their first name, last name, email, and phone number to GoHighLevel.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| First Name | The contact's first name (optional) |
| Last Name | The contact's last name (optional) |
| The contact's email address (optional) | |
| Phone | The contact's phone number (optional) |
All these properties are string inputs used to define the new contact's basic information.
Output
The node outputs the created contact's data as JSON. The structure corresponds to the response from the GoHighLevel API after successfully creating a contact. It typically includes fields like the contact's unique ID, names, email, phone, and other metadata returned by the API.
If multiple items were processed, each output item contains one contact's JSON data under the json property.
No binary data output is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating requests to the GoHighLevel API.
- The node uses the base URL
https://services.leadconnectorhq.comfor all API calls. - The API key must have permissions to create contacts in the target GoHighLevel account.
- The credential also provides a
locationIdused in some operations but not required for contact creation.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Missing or invalid API key will cause authentication errors.
- Providing incomplete or invalid contact data may result in API validation errors.
- Network connectivity problems can cause request failures.
Error messages:
- Authentication errors usually indicate invalid or missing API credentials. Verify the API key and re-authenticate.
- Validation errors from the API might mention missing required fields or invalid formats. Ensure that input data matches expected types and formats.
- If the node throws an error about location ID, check that the credential includes a valid location identifier.
To handle errors gracefully, enable "Continue On Fail" in the node settings to process subsequent items even if one fails.
Links and References
- GoHighLevel API Documentation (official API docs)
- n8n Documentation on Credentials (for setting up API keys)
- GoHighLevel Contact Management (user guide on managing contacts) (link placeholder)