This disclosure generally relates to methods, systems, and devices for enhanced negotiation protocol for triggered peer to peer (P2P) communications. A device may send a downlink frame including a first indication of a triggered direct peer-to-peer capability. The device may identify an uplink frame received from a station device. The device may determine that the uplink frame includes a second indication of the triggered direct peer-to-peer capability. The device may send a trigger frame during a transmission opportunity associated with the device, the trigger frame including a third indication of the triggered direct peer-to-peer capability.