No server to claim!

Server Version#: PMS 1.143 on debian 13 or DIETPI trixie
Player Version#: web client Version 4.156.0 / app.plex.tv web Version 4.159.0
im trying to move my PMS from an ubuntu 20.04 to a debian 13 server and im having a bogus issue of not seeing any SERVER on the left panel

    • installed into PROXMOX as VM with DEBIAN13 or DIETPI trixie
    • had and old server linked to my account which was removed
    • CLAIM command: curl -X POST “http://localhost:32400/myplex/claim?token=YOUR_CLAIM_TOKEN” (changing localhost with IP and CLAIM_TOKEN with actual token)
      this above command did allow me to find server in “authorized devices” but not on left side panel in web app or in app.plex.tv
    • deleted Preferences.xml from $PLEX_HOME directory and restarted plex
    • tried connecting thru an incognito session on FF or CHROME
    • tried many solution paths from the internet but nothing works
    • no firewall on proxmox nor on the VM (had VM on hypervisor XCP-NG before; now proxmox)
    • networking is straightforward all on same network
      …this is supposed to be easypeezee but its giving me a headache! its a new server!!
      …i dont get how is this so complicated when its supposed to be darn simple?? i need help!