Adding notes + tasks - GHL

A — Add Notes to a Contact

  1. Sign in to GHL and select your sub-account.
  1. Go to Contacts from the left menu.
  1. Click on the contact you want to add a note to.
  1. In the contact profile, locate the Notes tab (usually in the main contact overview or timeline).
  1. Click + Add Note.
  1. Type your note — you can include any relevant details: conversation points, personal info, next steps, etc.
  1. Click Save.
  1. The note now appears in the contact's timeline and can be reviewed anytime.

B — Add Tasks to a Contact

  1. Open the contact profile.
  1. Navigate to the Tasks section/tab (often next to Notes or Timeline).
  1. Click + Add Task.
  1. Fill out the task details:
  • Title / Description: Brief description of the task.
  • Type: Call, email, meeting, or custom type.
  • Assign To: Yourself or team members.
  • Due Date / Time: When the task should be completed.
  • Priority: Low / Medium / High.
  1. Click Save Task.
  1. The task will appear in the contact's timeline and in the Tasks Dashboard (for all tasks).

C — Add Reminders to Tasks

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Access Reminder Option

While creating or editing a task, look for the Reminder option (usually a bell icon or "Set Reminder" checkbox).

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Configure Reminder Settings

Choose how you want to be reminded:

  • Time before due: e.g., 10 minutes, 1 hour, 1 day before.
  • Notification Type: In-app, email, or SMS (depending on your GHL setup).
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Save Your Reminder

Click Save.

D — Bonus: View & Manage Notes, Tasks, and Reminders

Timeline

All notes and tasks appear chronologically in the contact's timeline.

Tasks Dashboard

Shows all tasks assigned to you or your team, with due dates and reminders.

Filtering

You can filter tasks by status (Completed / Pending), priority, or assigned user.

Workflow integration

Tasks can trigger emails, SMS, or pipeline updates automatically.

Quick Cheat Sheet

1 Add Notes

Contacts → select contact → Notes tab → + Add Note → Save.

2 Add Tasks

Contacts → select contact → Tasks tab → + Add Task → Fill details → Save.

3 Add Reminders

Add Reminder when creating/editing task → choose timing & notification → Save.

4 Monitor Activity

Use timeline & Tasks Dashboard to monitor activity.