Yes, you can set default sorting order for Issue Tracker.

Issue Tracker > Select the Project

Right Navigation Panel > Settings > Customize Board Columns > Sort Items By

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  • Select the desired option from dropdown for default sorting order. Once you are done here, click on Save and Close
  • You will land back on Issue Tracker
  • Now select the same option n from Issue Tracker board
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You have successfully set your preferred sorting order as default.