Using databases from a different webhost

[Nefrec]

If I wanted to switch web hosting services for whatever reason and I still want to keep the same database for something like forums, is it possible to do so? Is there any way I can ask them to transfer this or is there anyway I can download the database and then upload it to the new database?

[Amelia]

If you are using cPanel, the complete data along with the databases can be restored, provided the data is being restored on a cPanel server.

Most hosting companies will allow you to access the database remotely. If your hosting company does allow then you can manage the databases.