diff --git a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 92baaa1b21..1522578cfd 100644
--- a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -15,6 +15,11 @@ You can also ask questions on [StackOverflow](https://stackoverflow.com/question
 
 Please follow the usual Github workflow. Create a fork of this repository, make your changes and then submit a pull request.
 
+### Good first issues and bounties
+
+If you're new, check out our docs page for beginner tasks and bounty issues:
+https://conversejs.org/docs/html/good_first_issues.html
+
 ### Before submitting a pull request
 
 Please read the [style guide](https://conversejs.org/docs/html/style_guide.html) and make sure that your code follows it.
diff --git a/docs/source/configuration.rst b/docs/source/configuration.rst
index eacff43af5..6a7a2b4950 100644
--- a/docs/source/configuration.rst
+++ b/docs/source/configuration.rst
@@ -1718,6 +1718,29 @@ providers_link
 The hyperlink on the registration form which points to a directory of public
 XMPP servers.
 
+registration_providers
+----------------------
+
+* Default: ``[]``
+
+An optional array of XMPP provider domains to suggest via autocomplete when the user enters the
+provider on the registration form.
+
+For example:
+
+.. code-block:: javascript
+
+    converse.initialize({
+        registration_providers: [
+            'conversejs.org',
+            'jabber.org',
+            'xmpp.jp',
+            'trashserver.net',
+        ]
+    });
+
+Suggestions are shown via the ``<converse-autocomplete>`` component and filtered by prefix.
+
 .. _`assets_path`:
 
 assets_path
diff --git a/docs/source/good_first_issues.rst b/docs/source/good_first_issues.rst
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..6fd96e5679
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/source/good_first_issues.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+.. _good_first_issues:
+
+===============================
+Good first issues and bounties
+===============================
+
+New to Converse? Start here. This page points you to beginner‑friendly tasks and
+open bounty items you can work on and get paid for.
+
+Where to look
+-------------
+
+- Good first issues (all):
+  https://github.com/conversejs/converse.js/issues?q=is%3Aopen+label%3A%22good+first+issue%22
+- Good first issues, ranked by upvotes:
+  https://github.com/conversejs/converse.js/issues?q=is%3Aopen+label%3A%22good+first+issue%22+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc
+- Bounty issues (USD $100 per issue unless otherwise stated):
+  https://github.com/conversejs/converse.js/issues?q=is%3Aopen+label%3Abounty
+
+Bounty rules (summary)
+----------------------
+
+- Anyone can work on a bounty ticket.
+- Submit a quality PR which:
+  - Includes tests (for UI/behavioral changes, add or update existing tests).
+  - Updates documentation if applicable (README or docs/ where relevant).
+  - Passes CI and adheres to the style guide.
+- Reference the issue number in the PR title/body (e.g. "addresses #1234").
+- Once merged, maintainers will handle payout as per the bounty label policy.
+
+Getting set up
+--------------
+
+- Read the development docs: :doc:`development` and :doc:`testing`.
+- Follow the :doc:`style_guide`.
+- Run the test suite with ``make check`` locally before opening a PR.
+
+Tips
+----
+
+- Prefer smaller, focused PRs.
+- For UX changes, include before/after screenshots or a short clip.
+- If you plan a larger change, comment on the issue first to align.
diff --git a/docs/source/index.rst b/docs/source/index.rst
index 6c5005a7de..8f6ed6b6ff 100644
--- a/docs/source/index.rst
+++ b/docs/source/index.rst
@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ Table of Contents
    session
    configuration
    development
+   good_first_issues
    theming
    security
    translations
diff --git a/src/plugins/chatview/index.js b/src/plugins/chatview/index.js
index a9fa389d0d..5cc74822c9 100644
--- a/src/plugins/chatview/index.js
+++ b/src/plugins/chatview/index.js
@@ -54,7 +54,8 @@ converse.plugins.add('converse-chatview', {
                 'call': false,
                 'clear': true,
                 'emoji': true,
-                'spoiler': false
+                'spoiler': false,
+                'location': true
             }
         });
 
diff --git a/src/plugins/chatview/templates/message-form.js b/src/plugins/chatview/templates/message-form.js
index b5bbcfe41b..cca4624daa 100644
--- a/src/plugins/chatview/templates/message-form.js
+++ b/src/plugins/chatview/templates/message-form.js
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ export default (el) => {
     const show_emoji_button = api.settings.get("visible_toolbar_buttons").emoji;
     const show_send_button = api.settings.get("show_send_button");
     const show_spoiler_button = api.settings.get("visible_toolbar_buttons").spoiler;
+    const show_location_button = api.settings.get("visible_toolbar_buttons").location;
     const show_toolbar = api.settings.get("show_toolbar");
 
     return html` <form
@@ -30,6 +31,7 @@ export default (el) => {
                   ?show_emoji_button="${show_emoji_button}"
                   ?show_send_button="${show_send_button}"
                   ?show_spoiler_button="${show_spoiler_button}"
+                  ?show_location_button="${show_location_button}"
                   ?show_toolbar="${show_toolbar}"
                   message_limit="${message_limit}"
               ></converse-chat-toolbar>`
diff --git a/src/plugins/muc-views/templates/message-form.js b/src/plugins/muc-views/templates/message-form.js
index e485d7bafe..2cdf46f4a0 100644
--- a/src/plugins/muc-views/templates/message-form.js
+++ b/src/plugins/muc-views/templates/message-form.js
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ export default (el) => {
     const show_emoji_button = api.settings.get("visible_toolbar_buttons").emoji;
     const show_send_button = api.settings.get("show_send_button");
     const show_spoiler_button = api.settings.get("visible_toolbar_buttons").spoiler;
+    const show_location_button = api.settings.get("visible_toolbar_buttons").location;
     const show_toolbar = api.settings.get("show_toolbar");
     return html` <form class="setNicknameButtonForm hidden">
             <input type="submit" class="btn btn-primary" name="join" value="Join" />
@@ -30,6 +31,7 @@ export default (el) => {
                       ?show_emoji_button="${show_emoji_button}"
                       ?show_send_button="${show_send_button}"
                       ?show_spoiler_button="${show_spoiler_button}"
+                      ?show_location_button="${show_location_button}"
                       ?show_toolbar="${show_toolbar}"
                       message_limit="${message_limit}"
                   ></converse-chat-toolbar>`
diff --git a/src/plugins/register/index.js b/src/plugins/register/index.js
index 99e90dc90d..2d9526d3e2 100644
--- a/src/plugins/register/index.js
+++ b/src/plugins/register/index.js
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ import { __ } from 'i18n';
 import { routeToForm } from './utils.js';
 import RegistrationForm from './form.js';
 import RegisterLink from './register_link.js';
+import 'shared/autocomplete/index.js';
 
 // Strophe methods for building stanzas
 const { Strophe } = converse.env;
@@ -43,7 +44,10 @@ converse.plugins.add('converse-register', {
             allow_registration: true,
             domain_placeholder: __(' e.g. conversejs.org'), // Placeholder text shown in the domain input on the registration form
             providers_link: 'https://providers.xmpp.net/', // Link to XMPP providers shown on registration page
-            registration_domain: ''
+            registration_domain: '',
+            // Optional list of known public XMPP providers to suggest during registration
+            // e.g.: ['conversejs.org', 'jabber.org', 'xmpp.jp']
+            registration_providers: []
         });
 
         const exports = { RegisterLink, RegistrationForm };
diff --git a/src/plugins/register/templates/choose_provider.js b/src/plugins/register/templates/choose_provider.js
index dfdff66c52..99fe5aebb9 100644
--- a/src/plugins/register/templates/choose_provider.js
+++ b/src/plugins/register/templates/choose_provider.js
@@ -37,15 +37,16 @@ function tplDomainInput(el) {
     const i18n_providers = __('Tip: A list of public XMPP providers is available');
     const i18n_providers_link = __('here');
     const href_providers = api.settings.get('providers_link');
+    const providers = api.settings.get('registration_providers') || [];
     return html`
-        <input
-            class="form-control"
-            required="required"
-            type="text"
+        <converse-autocomplete
+            .list=${providers}
+            filter="startswith"
             name="domain"
             placeholder="${domain_placeholder}"
-            value="${el.domain}"
-        />
+            ?required=${true}
+            .value=${el.domain || ''}
+        ></converse-autocomplete>
         <p class="form-text text-muted">
             ${i18n_providers}
             <a href="${href_providers}" class="url" target="_blank" rel="noopener">${i18n_providers_link}</a>.
diff --git a/src/plugins/rosterview/modals/templates/add-contact.js b/src/plugins/rosterview/modals/templates/add-contact.js
index 6ff57f8e7d..ff4511c5d7 100644
--- a/src/plugins/rosterview/modals/templates/add-contact.js
+++ b/src/plugins/rosterview/modals/templates/add-contact.js
@@ -35,12 +35,13 @@ export default (el) => {
                                 name="jid"
                             ></converse-autocomplete>`
                           : html`<converse-autocomplete
-                                .list="${getJIDsAutoCompleteList()}"
-                                .data="${(text, input) => `${input.slice(0, input.indexOf('@'))}@${text}`}"
+                                .list=${getJIDsAutoCompleteList()}
+                                .data=${(text, input) => `${input.slice(0, input.indexOf('@'))}@${text}`}
                                 position="below"
-                                min_chars="2"
+                                min_chars="1"
                                 filter="startswith"
-                                ?required="${!api.settings.get('xhr_user_search_url')}"
+                                triggers="@"
+                                ?required=${!api.settings.get('xhr_user_search_url')}
                                 value="${el.state.get('jid') || ''}"
                                 placeholder="${i18n_contact_placeholder}"
                                 name="jid"
diff --git a/src/plugins/rosterview/utils.js b/src/plugins/rosterview/utils.js
index fa2f192a50..91dd96f36f 100644
--- a/src/plugins/rosterview/utils.js
+++ b/src/plugins/rosterview/utils.js
@@ -340,11 +340,14 @@ export function getGroupsAutoCompleteList() {
 
 export function getJIDsAutoCompleteList() {
     const roster = /** @type {RosterContacts} */ (_converse.state.roster);
+    const from_roster = roster.map((item) => Strophe.getDomainFromJid(item.get('jid')));
+    const from_settings = api.settings.get('registration_providers') || [];
     return [
         ...new Set([
-            ...roster.map((item) => Strophe.getDomainFromJid(item.get('jid'))),
+            ...from_roster,
             _converse.session.get('domain'),
-        ]),
+            ...from_settings,
+        ].filter(Boolean)),
     ];
 }
 
diff --git a/src/shared/chat/toolbar.js b/src/shared/chat/toolbar.js
index cca72707d8..ee67d307c1 100644
--- a/src/shared/chat/toolbar.js
+++ b/src/shared/chat/toolbar.js
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ export class ChatToolbar extends CustomElement {
             show_emoji_button: { type: Boolean },
             show_send_button: { type: Boolean },
             show_spoiler_button: { type: Boolean },
+            show_location_button: { type: Boolean },
         }
     }
 
@@ -34,6 +35,7 @@ export class ChatToolbar extends CustomElement {
         this.hidden_occupants = false;
         this.show_send_button = false;
         this.show_spoiler_button = false;
+        this.show_location_button = false;
         this.show_call_button = false;
         this.show_emoji_button = false;
     }
@@ -83,6 +85,19 @@ export class ChatToolbar extends CustomElement {
             buttons.push(this.getSpoilerButton());
         }
 
+        if (this.show_location_button) {
+            const color = this.is_groupchat ? '--muc-color' : '--chat-color';
+            const i18n_insert_location = __('Insert current location');
+            buttons.push(html`
+                <button type="button"
+                        class="btn insert-location"
+                        @click=${this.insertLocation}
+                        title="${i18n_insert_location}">
+                    <converse-icon color="var(${color})" class="fa fa-location-arrow" size="1em"></converse-icon>
+                </button>`
+            );
+        }
+
         const domain = _converse.session.get('domain');
         const http_upload_promise = api.disco.supports(Strophe.NS.HTTPUPLOAD, domain);
         buttons.push(html`${until(http_upload_promise.then(is_supported => this.getHTTPUploadButton(!!is_supported)),'')}`);
@@ -198,6 +213,30 @@ export class ChatToolbar extends CustomElement {
             model: this.model
         });
     }
+
+    /** @param {MouseEvent} ev */
+    insertLocation (ev) {
+        ev?.preventDefault?.();
+        ev?.stopPropagation?.();
+        const i18n_error = __('Unable to get current location');
+        if (!('geolocation' in navigator)) {
+            api.toast.show('geo-not-supported', { type: 'warning', body: i18n_error });
+            return;
+        }
+        navigator.geolocation.getCurrentPosition(
+            (pos) => {
+                const { latitude, longitude } = pos.coords;
+                const lat = latitude.toFixed(6);
+                const lon = longitude.toFixed(6);
+                const geo = `geo:${lat},${lon}`;
+                const draft = (this.model.get('draft') || '').trim();
+                const sep = draft ? ' ' : '';
+                this.model.set('draft', `${draft}${sep}${geo}`);
+            },
+            () => api.toast.show('geo-error', { type: 'danger', body: i18n_error }),
+            { enableHighAccuracy: true, timeout: 8000, maximumAge: 60000 }
+        );
+    }
 }
 
 api.elements.define('converse-chat-toolbar', ChatToolbar);
diff --git a/src/shared/texture/templates/audio.js b/src/shared/texture/templates/audio.js
index bb29a791aa..5b65ffbcf8 100644
--- a/src/shared/texture/templates/audio.js
+++ b/src/shared/texture/templates/audio.js
@@ -10,7 +10,8 @@ import "../styles/audio.scss";
  */
 export default (url, hide_url, title) => {
     const { hostname } = u.getURL(url);
-    return html`<figure class="audio-element">
+    const label = title || (hostname ? `Audio from ${hostname}` : 'Audio');
+    return html`<figure class="audio-element" role="group" aria-label="${label}">
         ${title || !hide_url
             ? html`<figcaption>
                   ${title ? html`${title}</br>` : ""}
@@ -19,6 +20,6 @@ export default (url, hide_url, title) => {
                       : html`<a target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="${url}" href="${url}">${hostname}</a>`}
               </figcaption>`
             : ""}
-        <audio controls src="${url}"></audio>
+        <audio controls preload="metadata" src="${url}" aria-label="${label}" tabindex="0"></audio>
     </figure>`;
 };
diff --git a/src/types/shared/chat/toolbar.d.ts b/src/types/shared/chat/toolbar.d.ts
index ce6dc0e893..ea9a57ee77 100644
--- a/src/types/shared/chat/toolbar.d.ts
+++ b/src/types/shared/chat/toolbar.d.ts
@@ -24,6 +24,9 @@ export class ChatToolbar extends CustomElement {
         show_spoiler_button: {
             type: BooleanConstructor;
         };
+        show_location_button: {
+            type: BooleanConstructor;
+        };
     };
     model: any;
     is_groupchat: any;
@@ -43,6 +46,8 @@ export class ChatToolbar extends CustomElement {
     getSpoilerButton(): import("lit-html").TemplateResult<1>;
     /** @param {MouseEvent} ev */
     toggleFileUpload(ev: MouseEvent): void;
+    /** @param {MouseEvent} ev */
+    insertLocation(ev: MouseEvent): void;
     /** @param {InputEvent} ev */
     onFileSelection(ev: InputEvent): void;
     /** @param {MouseEvent} ev */