FAQ 15: Claiming & Connecting to a troublesome Synology server
Your server should be in an unclaimed state.
Since you’re on DSM 7:
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Uninstall Plex Media Server with the “Keep” (default) or “Sign out and unclaim” option.
Do not pick the “Erase” option. -
Re-install Plex Media Server using the Claim Token option.
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The installation process will lead you through obtaining and entering a the token.
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After the installation process completes, point a browser at the IP address: http://syno_ip_address:32400/web. Your server should be in a claimed status.
For people on DSM 6, see FAQ 15 for the DSM 6 procedure. Alternately, use the procedure outlined in Why am I locked out of Server Settings and how do I get in?.