Google Contact Sync in GoHighLevel

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Google Contact Sync in GoHighLevel Workflows

ClickUp users who switch to GoHighLevel often want the same automated contact management. This guide shows you how to use Google Contact triggers and actions inside GoHighLevel workflows so your contacts stay synchronized between your CRM and Google automatically.

The Google Contact integration lets you trigger workflows based on changes in your Google account and perform actions like creating, updating, or deleting Google contacts directly from GoHighLevel.

What the GoHighLevel Google Contact Integration Does

The Google Contact integration in GoHighLevel connects your Google account to your CRM so workflows can respond to contact changes and update Google in real time.

At a high level, you can:

  • Trigger a workflow when a Google contact is created or updated.
  • Create new contacts in Google from GoHighLevel.
  • Update existing Google contacts using workflow data.
  • Delete or restore Google contacts via automation.

All of this works once you connect your Google account and configure the appropriate trigger or action inside your workflow.

Prerequisites for Using GoHighLevel with Google Contact

Before building workflows, confirm these requirements are met:

  • You have an active GoHighLevel account with workflow access.
  • You have a Google account with permission to manage contacts.
  • You are logged in to the correct Google account in your browser when connecting.
  • You have the sub-account selected where you want to run the workflow.

The Google Contact features described here are available in the workflow builder interface of GoHighLevel. For the original reference, see the official help article at Google Contact Workflow Trigger and Action.

How to Add a Google Contact Trigger in GoHighLevel

A Google Contact trigger starts a workflow whenever a selected event happens in your Google account. Follow these steps to set it up in GoHighLevel.

Step 1: Open the GoHighLevel Workflow Builder

  1. From your GoHighLevel dashboard, switch to the correct sub-account.
  2. Navigate to Automation and click Workflows.
  3. Create a new workflow or open an existing one where you want to use Google Contact.

Step 2: Add the Google Contact Trigger

  1. At the top of the workflow, click Add New Workflow Trigger.
  2. In the trigger list, search for Google Contact.
  3. Select the Google Contact trigger type.

You will now see configuration options for the trigger.

Step 3: Connect Your Google Account

  1. In the trigger settings, click the dropdown to choose an account.
  2. Select Connect Account if no Google account is linked yet.
  3. A Google login window will appear. Sign in to the Google account that holds your contacts.
  4. Allow GoHighLevel the requested permissions so it can read and manage your Google contacts for workflow automation.

After authorization, your Google account will appear in the list and can be selected as the account for this trigger.

Step 4: Choose the Google Contact Event

In the trigger configuration, select the event you want to use:

  • Contact Created – starts the workflow whenever a new contact is added in Google.
  • Contact Updated – starts the workflow whenever an existing Google contact is modified.

Pick the event that matches your use case, then save the trigger. Your GoHighLevel workflow now listens to the chosen Google Contact event.

How to Add Google Contact Actions in GoHighLevel

Google Contact actions let your workflow push changes back to Google. This section explains how to add and configure these actions in GoHighLevel.

Step 1: Insert a New Action

  1. Inside your workflow, click the + icon where you want to add the action.
  2. In the action list, search for Google Contact.
  3. Choose the specific Google Contact action you need.

The main actions available are:

  • Create Google Contact
  • Update Google Contact
  • Delete Google Contact
  • Restore Google Contact

Step 2: Connect or Select the Google Account

  1. In the action settings, open the account dropdown.
  2. Select an already connected Google account, or click Connect to add a new one.
  3. If prompted, sign in to Google and grant permissions, then return to GoHighLevel and select the new account.

Using the same Google account for triggers and actions keeps synchronization consistent.

Step 3: Configure the Google Contact Fields

Each action offers fields you can map from GoHighLevel to Google Contact. Typical fields include:

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Address or other custom fields depending on the action

For each field, you can:

  • Type a fixed value, or
  • Use dynamic data from the GoHighLevel contact record via merge fields.

Make sure required fields are filled; otherwise, the Google action may fail.

Overview of GoHighLevel Google Contact Actions

Create Google Contact

This action creates a brand-new contact in your Google account when a workflow reaches it.

Use it when:

  • Leads enter GoHighLevel and you want them in Google contacts automatically.
  • You collect new signups and prefer managing communication from Google services as well.

Map at least the core identification fields (such as name and email) for best results.

Update Google Contact

This action updates an existing Google contact from data held in GoHighLevel.

Typical uses include:

  • Syncing status or tags to Google when a deal moves stages.
  • Correcting or enriching contact details based on CRM changes.

The action attempts to locate the corresponding Google contact (commonly by email) and then applies the mapped fields.

Delete Google Contact

This action moves a Google contact to the trash, effectively deleting it from your main contact list.

You might use this when:

  • A contact opts out permanently and you want to remove them from Google as well.
  • Old or invalid leads are cleared from both GoHighLevel and Google systems.

Use this action carefully, as it removes contacts from everyday use in Google.

Restore Google Contact

This action restores a previously deleted Google contact from trash back into your active contact list.

It is useful when:

  • A contact was deleted by mistake in a prior workflow.
  • You re-engage an old list and need contacts restored to Google.

The workflow must have enough data to correctly identify which Google contact should be restored.

Best Practices for GoHighLevel and Google Contact Workflows

To keep your data clean and automation reliable, follow these practices when using GoHighLevel with Google Contact:

  • Test in a small workflow first – use a few sample contacts to confirm triggers and actions behave as expected.
  • Standardize contact identifiers – keep email or another unique field consistent so Google Contact records match GoHighLevel contacts reliably.
  • Avoid duplicate creations – add conditions in the workflow so you do not repeatedly create the same Google contact.
  • Document your automation – note which workflows can create, update, delete, or restore Google contacts to avoid conflicts.

If you need strategic help setting up advanced automation systems around this integration, you can explore consulting resources at Consultevo.

Summary: Automating Contacts with GoHighLevel

By connecting Google Contact to GoHighLevel and using the dedicated trigger and actions, you can keep contacts aligned across platforms without manual updates. Configure a Google Contact trigger to start workflows when Google records change, and then add actions to create, update, delete, or restore contacts in Google from inside your automations.

Once configured and tested, this integration ensures that both your CRM and Google stay in sync, saving time and reducing errors in your contact management process.

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