Can i still retrieve the whole database?

[murekhalir]

I only have FTP access, and owner administrator access to my website. (My account is account number 1 on the site)

The forum I have is stored on a shared VPS server where I'm not provided backend access. Wondering -- is there a way I can copy my DB (i'm trying to move to a different host on my own).

Or should I get something like a backup plugin to do this?

Much thanks for all the help and suggestions.

[ProFifaLeagues]

Maybe worth checking the New host as they may well do the work for you as part of moving over to them.

[Videx]

Maybe worth checking the New host as they may well do the work for you as part of moving over to them.Good point.

But I'm always confused when a site admin admits they aren't making regular local backups. Do they think someone else is doing this for them?