I was wondering if the word “hack” was banned in gamer tags because I want to make my name...

Seriously? You're telling someone to circumvent the rules which may lead to an enforcement action.

If the word isn't allowed then don't try & use it by replacing letters with numbers as you'll only end up with a forced name change which means you'll have to pay for another name change & a suspension.

I apologize but the only suggestion I can provide is to try using a different spelling of the word "hack", such as "h4ck", as you mentioned, but it's also possible that variations of the word are also blocked.

If the word hack is not banned, you can also try to report other players with the word hack in their name, as they may be breaking the rules and the platform or game's customer support may take action.

Hi and thanks for reaching out. I hope you’re doing well. I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you and I'll be happy to help you.

It's possible that the word "hack" is not allowed in gamer tags because it may be associated with cheating or breaking the rules in games. Many online gaming communities have strict policies against cheating and use software to detect and ban players who are using hacks or cheats. Using the word "hack" in your gamer tag could be interpreted as promoting or encouraging cheating, which is why it may be blocked by the system.

Do you think there’s anything I could do to get around this block, even h4ck is banned. I’ve also seen other players with the word hack in their name.

My gamer tag is nowhere near my real name. Not even one word. How's that a choice when I didn't get to use a name I actually wanted? That makes no sense.